Biology
Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Mitotic cell division can be a mode of reproduction.
Cell Division
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Answer
True
Reason — Mitotic cell division is a mode of asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms like amoeba or yeast cell which divides into two daughter cells.
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