Cell division refers to which of the following processes?
A) the process by which cells mutate
B) the duplication of chromosomes as the cell divides into two new cells with identical chromosome structure
C) the cell divides into two new but genetically unique and specialized cells
D) the process by which a cell undergoes a polygenic effect

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Cell division involves the duplication of chromosomes as the cell divides into two new cells with identical chromosome structure. This process is known as mitosis. Option A is incorrect as mutations are not necessarily a result of cell division. Option C is incorrect as genetic uniqueness and specialization of cells occur during processes like meiosis or cell differentiation, not necessarily during cell division. Option D is incorrect as polygenic effects refer to the combined actions of multiple genes affecting a single trait, not a process of cell division.

Cell Division Refers to Which of the Following Processes