What is the main goal of mitosis?

The main purpose of mitosis is to promote growth and facilitate cell repair while the primary role of meiosis is to produce gametes, which include sperm and eggs. Mitosis and meiosis are both involved in the process of reproduction: these biological functions involve cell division and replication, but perform their tasks in different ways. read more

By Joseph West; Updated April 25, 2017 The cell is the fundamental functional unit that drives the biological activity of everything from bacteria and fungi to blue whales and towering redwood trees. read more