* Somatic cells: These are all the cells that make up the body, except for gametes (sperm and egg cells). Examples include skin cells, muscle cells, nerve cells, etc.
* Germ cells (before meiosis): These are cells that will eventually develop into gametes. Mitosis ensures that these cells have the correct number of chromosomes before they begin the process of meiosis.
Exceptions:
* Mature red blood cells: These cells lack a nucleus, so they cannot undergo mitosis.
* Mature nerve cells: While they technically have nuclei, most mature nerve cells do not undergo mitosis.
Essentially, mitosis is the process of cell division that allows for the growth and repair of the body. It ensures that all new cells have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.
