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Science · Grades 5–6

Mitosis

noun

The process by which a cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

Example Sentences

"Mitosis is how organisms grow and replace old cells."

"During mitosis, the chromosomes duplicate and then divide evenly."

Synonyms & Related Terms

cell division

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