key term - Division

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:

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.