mitosis

Mitosis is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells. This process is crucial for growth, repair, and reproduction in multicellular organisms. Mitosis consists of several stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, during which the cell's chromosomes are duplicated, aligned, and separated. After mitosis, the cell's cytoplasm divides in a process called cytokinesis, resulting in two new cells that each contain the same genetic information as the original cell. This ensures that each new cell can function properly, maintaining the organism's health and development.