Question

What is meant by the term cell division necessary?

Answer 1

• Cell division is the process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
• In eukaryotes, there are two distinct types of cell division:

a) a vegetative division, whereby each daughter cell is genetically identical to the parent cell (mitosis).

b) a reproductive cell division, whereby the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells is reduced yo half to produce haploid gametes (meiosis).

• Cell division is necessary because it helps in the growth of the organism and it also helps in the continuation life of different species.