1. Distinguish between somatic and reproductive cell division and explain the importance of each.
An increase in body cells occurs as a result of somatic cell division, which includes mitosis and cytokinesis. The body's tissues and organs are made up of somatic cells, which are produced during the somatic cell division process, which is separated into the interphase and mitotic phases. This process is important for cell development, growth, repair, and regeneration. Moreover, reproductive cell division, which involves cytokinesis and meiosis, results in the production of egg and sperm cells, both of which are necessary for the generation of gametes. Meiosis I and Meiosis II are the two steps of this process.
2. What is the significance of interphase?
The interphase, a non-dividing stage that comprises the first gap (G1) phase, the synthesis (S) phase, and the second gap (G2) phase, is an important stage since it is at this time that the cell develops, replicates its DNA, and makes any last preparations before going through cell division.