Importance of Mitosis (Edexcel IGCSE Biology)
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Importance of Mitosis
Importance
- All cells in the body (excluding gametes) are produced by mitosis of the zygote
- Mitosis is important for replacing cells e.g, skin cells, red blood cells and for allowing growth (production of new cells e.g. when a zygote divides to form an embryo)
Occurs in
- Growth: mitosis produces new cells
- Repair: to replace damaged or dead cells
- Asexual reproduction: mitosis produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
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