What are the two phases of cell division?

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Cell division:
When a cell divides to give two or more cells.
It plays an important role in the growth and development of an organism.
Two phases of cell division:
Interphase:
During interphase, the cell prepares itself for undergoing cell division in the M phase or mitotic phase of the cell cycle.
Mitosis:
The process of cell division by which a single cell divides to form two new cells
The mitosis results in two new cells with the same number and type of chromosomes as the parent cell.
Mitosis is divided into four stages: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and telophase.

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