General science · Difficulty 3
Try this ASVAB-style question.
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Which situation is the best example of mitosis?
- A skin cell divides to support growth and repair.
- A puddle becomes smaller on a warm dry day.
- Plants, animals, soil, and water interact in a wetland.
- A metal spoon warms while resting in hot soup.
Reveal answer and explanation
A skin cell divides to support growth and repair.
mitosis is cell division that produces two genetically similar daughter cells. A skin cell divides to support growth and repair.