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Type of cell division that occurs in the somatic cells and stem cells of the body is:
AMitosis
BGlycolysis
CMeiosis
DFermentation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Mitosis
1. There are two types of cell division, mitosis and meiosis.
2. Mitosis occurs in somatic cells and stem cells.
3. Meiosis occurs in germ cells, so it is ruled out.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 2 "Life Processes in Living Organisms Part 1", p.26_
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