mitosis produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, so that no variation in genetic information can therefore be introduced during mitosis (it leads to genetic stability)
- Mitosis increases the no of cells within an organism, and this is basis of growth
- Cells are constantly dying and being replaced through mitosis
- Mitosis is the basis of asexual reproduction
- Some animals are able to regenerate whole parts of the body (mitosis does not bring about degeneration)