Which of the following statements regarding the function of mitosis is false?
A) Mitosis allows organisms to grow.
B) Mitosis promotes genetic diversity.
C) Mitosis is necessary for asexual reproduction in eukaryotes.
D) Mitosis promotes repair tissues.

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Mitosis does not promote genetic diversity, as it results in identical daughter cells with the same genetic material as the parent cell. The statement is false. Mitosis is responsible for growth and repair of tissues, and is necessary for asexual reproduction in eukaryotes.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Function of Mitosis