Chapter 7 Cell Division
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Cell division is the process by which a parent cell divides
into two or more daughter cells. This fundamental process is essential for
growth, development, and reproduction in living organisms. There are two main
types of cell division:
1. Mitosis: Mitosis is the type
of cell division that produces two daughter cells with identical genetic
material to the parent cell. It is involved in growth, repair, and maintenance
of multicellular organisms. Mitosis consists of several stages: prophase,
metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
2. Meiosis: Meiosis is a specialized type
of cell division that occurs in sexually reproducing organisms. It produces
gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent
cell. Meiosis consists of two rounds of division, resulting in four daughter
cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
Both mitosis and meiosis are tightly regulated processes that ensure the accurate distribution of genetic material to daughter cells.