- Distinguish between somatic and reproductive cell division and explain the importance of each.
Somatic cell division - somatic cells undergo mitosis for cell repair, growth, and replacement. Somatic cells are all cells in the body except sex cells. Somatic cellular division is crucial in the healthy growth of an organism. The healing of wounds is one application of mitosis.
Reproductive cell division - sex cells undergo meiosis for reproductive purposes. The production of enough sex cells secures the survivability of a species.
2. What is the significance of interphase?
During this time, the cells prepare for mitosis. It is the time when cells grow and chromosomes duplicate.