Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 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.
Related terms
Mitotic Spindle: The mitotic spindle is a structure made of microtubules that separates chromosomes during mitosis.
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.