The process of cell division that results in the production of identical daughter cells for growth and repair is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of cell division that results in the production of identical daughter cells for growth and repair is:
A. Meiosis
B. Budding
C. Binary fission
D. Mitosis
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mitosis is equational division producing two genetically identical diploid daughter cells, essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms. Meiosis produces haploid gametes with variation, binary fission is asexual in prokaryotes, budding in yeast. Mitosis maintains chromosome number.

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Assertion (A): Red blood cells lack a nucleus in mammals.
Reason (R): The absence of a nucleus allows more space for hemoglobin, increasing oxygen-carrying capacity.
A. A is false, but R is true.
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C. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option A


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