The type of cell division that occurs during growth and repair is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The type of cell division that occurs during growth and repair is:
A. Meiosis
B. Fragmentation
C. Binary fission
D. Mitosis
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mitosis is the equational division that produces genetically identical daughter cells, used for growth, development, and tissue repair. Meiosis produces gametes, binary fission is prokaryotic, fragmentation is asexual reproduction.

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