Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Division refers to the process by which a single parent cell splits into two or more daughter cells. It is an essential part of growth, repair, and reproduction in organisms.
Centrioles are small structures involved in organizing microtubules during cell division.
Asexual Reproduction: Asexual reproduction is a form of division where offspring arise from a single organism without combining genetic material from two parents.