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r-ruslan [8.4K]
2 years ago
6

Why do somatic cells carry out the process of mitosis?

Biology
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Vlada [557]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

B.

to produce genetically identical daughter cells

boyakko [2]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

B.

to produce genetically identical daughter cells

Explanation:

Mitosis is also important in organisms which reproduce asexually: this is the only way that these cells can reproduce.

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