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 of organisms as it allows for the increase in cell number. Genetic variation and sexual reproduction are mainly associated with meiosis, not mitosis.

Answer:

growth and development