Mitosis is also referred to as 'Somatic Cell Division' because it:
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Correct answer: Occurs in non-reproductive tissues.
Somatic cells are any cells of a living organism other than the reproductive cells. Mitosis is the standard mechanism for maintaining and growing the vegetative body of the plant.
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