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Somatic cell division - somatic/non-reproductive cells multiply through the somatic cell division or mitosis. In mitosis, a eukaryotic cell nucleus is divided from the parent cell into two daughter cells. It is important because through mitosis, the old and worn out cells are replaced by new cells. An example of a somatic cell division is the growth of new skin cells.
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Reproductive cell division - reproductive cell division or meiosis is the type of cell division which is exclusively for gametes. Unlike mitosis, it consists of two sets of cell division, Meiosis I and Meiosis II. It produces 4 haploid daughter cells. It is important because it ensures that all organisms have the right number of chromosomes and it allows sexual reproduction.
2. What is the significance of interphase?
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The interphase is the decision-making step. Interphase is significant because it is the phase where the cell increases in size, the organelles are built, and the DNA is synthesized. It is important because it allows the cells to make the final preparations before undergoing the next steps of cell division.