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Mitosis is called an equational division because:
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A it halves the chromosome number
B the daughter cells receive the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
C it produces gametes
D it occurs only in reproductive organs
Explanation

The chromosome number is maintained (2n to 2n) in mitosis, so the division is equational.

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