Question

1. why is mitosis crucial during development? a. it creates genetic variation in offspring. b. it ensures that cells divide correctly to form tissues and organs. c. it leads to the formation of mutations in the embryo. d. it triggers cell death in tissues.

Explanation:

Mitosis is the process of cell - division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus. During development, it ensures that cells divide correctly to form tissues and organs. Genetic variation is created by meiosis, not mitosis. Mitosis does not trigger cell death in normal development and is not associated with causing mutations during normal development.

Answer:

b. It ensures that cells divide correctly to form tissues and organs.