MCQ
Mitosis is characterized by
  • A
    Reduction division
  • Equal division
  • C
    Both ($a$) and ($b$)
  • D
    Absence of spindle formation

Answer

Correct option: B.
Equal division
b
M-phase (mitosis) is the most important period of cell cycle. Since, the number of chromosomes in the parent and progeny cells is the same, it is also called as equal division

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