Multiple choice

Select the correct statement regarding mitosis in humans.

  1. All body cells undergo the process of mitosis continously from the date of conceiving till death.

  2. Every body cell going through the process of mitosis divides into two complete new cells that are usually identical to the cell from which they formed.

  3. It takes about three days for a cell to complete all six phases of mitosis.

  4. Through mitosis, body produces new sex cells.
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Explanation

Both the original and the new cells normally are identical in their components and functions. This assures that replacement cells in skin and other body tissues are faithful copies.

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