Q.

Given below are two statements:
Statement I :Mitosis also known as the equational division is usually restricted to the diploid cells only. 
Statement II :In some lower plants, some social insects and in lower animals ,haploid cells also divide by mitosis
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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a

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

b

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

answer is A.

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Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

Mitosis or the equational division is usually restricted to the diploid cells only. However, in some lower plants and in some social insects haploid cells also divide by mitosis.

 

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