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The process of mitosis occurs as multicellular organisms develop. Which of the following best explains what happens when mitosis occurs? A. One cell divides and creates two identical cells. B. One cell differentiates into a different type of cell. C. One cell invades another cell and changes its function. D. One cell dies and is replaced by a new identical cell.

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The answer is A. Remember that meiosis is like sexual reproduction and mitosis is like asexual reproduction. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Option 'A' is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mitosis occurs when one cell gets divided into two daughter cells holding the same number of chromosomes as their parent cells hold, so , they are identical.

Mainly, mitosis occur in somatic cell.

Somatic cells are needed for growth, repair and development of body.

Hence, option 'A' is correct.

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