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Which type of cell division produces new cells for regeneration?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Mitosis

Explanation: Mitosis is responsible for:

  • Tissue repair (wound healing)
  • Regeneration (e.g., lizard tail regrowth)
  • Asexual reproduction (unicellular organisms)
  • Growth (increase in cell number)

Example: When a lizard's tail is severed, somatic cells at the amputation site undergo rapid mitotic divisions to regenerate lost tissue.

General · Class 12