Diagram illustrating the stages of mitosis (cell division), showing progression from prophase, interphase, metaphase, anaphase, to telophase, resulting in two diploid cells.

Diagram showing the stages of mitosis, from prophase to telophase, ending with the creation of two identical diploid cells.

Mitosis

Category: Cell Biology Date: November 10, 2024

What is Mitosis?

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell. Mitosis is essential for growth, tissue repair, and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms.