Question

what is the purpose of mitosis?
to produce cells for growth and repair
to produce sex cells for reproduction
to eliminate old cells

Explanation:

Mitosis is a type of cell - division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus. It is essential for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in organisms. Sex cells are produced by meiosis, not mitosis. And the elimination of old cells is mainly through apoptosis.

Answer:

To produce cells for growth and repair