Multiple choice

Mitogens are the agents that induce

  1. amitosis

  2. mitosis

  3. meiosis

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A mitogen is a chemical substance that encourages a cell to commence cell division, triggering mitosis. A mitogen is usually some form of a protein. Mitogenesis is the induction (triggering) of mitosis, typically via a mitogen.