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A diploid living organism develops from zygote by which type of the following repeated cell divisions?

BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionNEET
Options:
  • A Meiosis
  • B Amitosis
  • C Mitosis
  • D Segmentation
Solution:
2889 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Mitosis
The zygote is formed by the fusion of male and female gametes. Hence a zygote is diploid in nature. The male and female gametes are formed by meiosis in a diploid organism. A diploid living organism develops from zygote by repeated mitotic divisions.

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