Why is mitosis a form of asexual reproduction?

Asexual reproduction involves mitosis. It could be by a number of different ways, but all of them involve making new cells from the ones that are already there.
Note that mitosis is also valuable for repairing damaged tissue, replacing worn out cells, growing, and developing, not just asexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction does not occur by meiosis.

Answered by mmcgimsey | 2024-06-10

Mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction because it allows a single cell to divide and produce two genetically identical daughter cells. There is no exchange of genetic material, making the offspring an exact copy of the parent. ;

Answered by JamesCosmo | 2024-06-18

Mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction because it allows a single parent cell to divide and produce two genetically identical daughter cells. This process involves the replication and segregation of chromosomes without sexual reproduction mechanisms. Mitosis is essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in many organisms.
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Answered by mmcgimsey | 2024-12-26