Meiosis sexual reproduction only occurs in the gametes, which do not contribute to the body's growth and repair, only reproduction.
Replication mitosis, however, produces diploid cells identical to the parent/mother cell, which aids in the body's growth and repair.
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absorption of water and minerals in plants
I dont think it is symbiotic, it is parasitic relationship. They get blood supply of human and dont give anything useful to humans