Mitosis

Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. It is important for living organisms because it allows for growth, repair, and replacement of cells.

The steps of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. During prophase, the chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope breaks down. In metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell. In anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell. In telophase, the nuclear envelope reforms and the chromosomes decondense.

Mitosis and meiosis are both types of cell division, but they have some key differences. While mitosis produces two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, meiosis produces four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes. Additionally, mitosis is involved in growth and repair, while meiosis is involved in the formation of gametes for sexual reproduction.