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Cell Division: an Essential Life Process

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  • Key Points: Cell Division
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10
CISCE: Class 10

Key Points: Cell Division

  • Cell division is a vital process for growth, repair, and the formation of new organisms, helping maintain life in all living beings.
  • It occurs in two forms: mitosis (in somatic and stem cells) for producing diploid identical cells, and meiosis (in germ cells) for forming haploid gametes.
  • Mitosis supports body growth and tissue repair, while meiosis ensures genetic variation and maintains chromosome number in reproduction.
  • Before division, the cell’s chromosome number doubles (e.g., from 2n to 4n) to ensure accurate distribution during mitosis or meiosis.

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