Mitosis can't take place in bacteria because they lack:
Correct answer: B. Nucleus
- A. Chromosomes
- B. Nucleus
- C. Centrosome
- D. Mesosomes
Explanation
Mitosis cannot take place in bacteria because they lack nucleus. Nucleus consists of multiple chromosomes that replicate and result in cell division (mitosis). Rather binary fission occurs in bacterial cells.
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