Question

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which is true of mitosis?

mitosis occurs only in body cells.
mitosis is involved in the production of gametes.
in mitosis, two sets of divisions occur.
in mitosis, daughter cells are not genetically identical due to crossing over.

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Explanation:

• Gamete production uses meiosis, not mitosis.
• Mitosis has only one division (meiosis has two).
• Crossing over happens in meiosis, so mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells.
• Mitosis functions in growth/repair of body (somatic) cells, not gametes.

Answer:

A. Mitosis occurs only in body cells.