Question

In plants, the most significant contribution of mitosis is denoted as:

• A. Cell repair
• B. Cell reduction
• C. Cell differentiation
• D. Cell elongation

Hint:

Mitosis produces identical daughter cells and helps in growth, repair and replacement of cells.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Mitosis is an equational cell division in which one parent cell gives rise to two genetically identical daughter cells.

Step 1: Understand the role of mitosis.
Mitosis helps in growth, replacement of damaged cells and repair of tissues. \[ \text{Mitosis} \rightarrow \text{growth and repair} \]

Step 2: Check the options.
Cell reduction is related to meiosis, not mitosis.
Cell differentiation is specialization of cells.
Cell elongation is increase in cell length and is not the direct contribution of mitosis.

Step 3: Select the best option.
Among the given options, the most suitable contribution of mitosis is cell repair. \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (A)} \]