Here's a breakdown:

* Cell division is the process by which a single cell divides into two or more daughter cells.

* There are two main types of cell division:

* Mitosis: Produces two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is the primary way that multicellular organisms grow and repair tissues.

* Meiosis: Produces four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is the process that creates gametes (sperm and egg cells) for sexual reproduction.

After either type of division is complete, the original cell has been replaced by two or more new cells.