Consider statements about cell division: 1. Cytokinesis in plant cells occurs by cell plate formation. 2. Meiosis maintains the chromosome number. 3. Mitosis occurs in somatic cells. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about cell division: 1. Cytokinesis in plant cells occurs by cell plate formation. 2. Meiosis maintains the chromosome number. 3. Mitosis occurs in somatic cells. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In plant cells, which have rigid cell walls, cytokinesis occurs by the formation of a new cell wall (cell plate) in the middle of the cell. Mitosis is equational division occurring in somatic cells for growth and repair, maintaining the same chromosome number. Meiosis is reductional division, halving the chromosome number to produce gametes. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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