Why is this process significant? Mitosis is important in the production of alleles. Mitosis is important in the production of alleles. Mitosis is important for the production of diploid cells. Mitosis is important for the production of diploid cells. Meiosis is important in the production of haploid gametes. Meiosis is important in the production of haploid gametes. Meiosis is important in the production of clones