Worksheet: Importance of Mitosis

Biology – Grade 9

Explain the Following:

1. Why is mitosis essential for growth?
2. How does mitosis help in tissue repair?
3. Give an example of an organism that reproduces through mitosis.

Fill in the Blanks:

1. Mitosis is important for the _______ of damaged tissues.
2. Cells produced by mitosis are genetically _______ to the parent cell.
3. _______ organisms like amoeba reproduce through mitosis.

Discussion Question:

Write a short paragraph explaining what might happen if mitosis didn’t work properly. How could this lead to diseases like cancer?

Submit by Wednesday!