Cell Division: A Comprehensive Guide to Mitosis and Meiosis explains the fundamental processes of cellular reproduction through detailed examination of both mitotic and meiotic division.
- Mitosis involves a single division event producing two identical diploid daughter cells
- Meiosis comprises two sequential divisions resulting in four haploid gametes
- The process includes distinct phases: Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase
- Key differences between mitosis and meiosis include chromosome number reduction and genetic variability
- Both processes are essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in living organisms
