Compare and contrast what happens in mitosis and meiosis.

A.Mitosis is important for growth and repair, while meiosis occurs in cells involved in sexual reproduction.
B.Mitosis is important for reproductive cells, while meiosis is needed for growth and repair of body cells.
C. Mitosis is a process that results in genetically different daughter cells, while meiosis is a process that results in identical daughter cells.
D. Mitosis is a process that requires two cell divisions, while meiosis is a process that requires one cell division and results in identical daughter cells.


Answer: A. Mitosis is important for growth and repair, while meiosis occurs in cells involved in sexual reproduction.

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