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  • Binary Fission vs. Mitosis: How Cells Divide - A Comprehensive Guide
    It depends on the type of cell!

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Binary fission: This is the process used by prokaryotic cells (bacteria and archaea) to reproduce. It's a simpler process than mitosis and cytokinesis. The cell's DNA replicates, and the cell then divides into two identical daughter cells.

    * Mitosis and cytokinesis: This process is used by eukaryotic cells (plants, animals, fungi, protists). It's a more complex process that involves the division of the nucleus (mitosis) followed by the division of the cytoplasm (cytokinesis).

    In summary:

    * Prokaryotic cells use binary fission.

    * Eukaryotic cells use mitosis and cytokinesis.

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