Question

which best describes the importance of mitosis to living organisms? genetic variation and growth growth and development development and sexual reproduction sexual reproduction and genetic variation

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 crucial for growth and development as it allows organisms to increase in size and replace damaged or old cells. Genetic variation and sexual reproduction are mainly associated with meiosis, not mitosis.

Answer:

growth and development