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Explain mitosis as a process of nuclear division that results in cells that are genetically identical, without needing to detail the specific stages involved.

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Explain mitosis as a process of nuclear division that results in cells that are genetically identical, without needing to detail the specific stages involved

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Mitosis Overview

Mitosis results in two nuclei that have the same genetic information as the original nucleus. This process is important for growth and repair in multicellular organisms.

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    Describe what happens during mitosis in terms of the genetic material in the nuclei produced.

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