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  • Mitosis: Which Cells Divide & Why It Matters
    Mitosis is the process of cell division that produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. This process is essential for growth, development, and repair in multicellular organisms.

    Here are the types of cells that undergo mitosis:

    * Somatic cells: These are all the cells in the body except for germ cells (sperm and egg cells). Examples include:

    * Skin cells

    * Muscle cells

    * Nerve cells

    * Blood cells

    * Bone cells

    * Liver cells

    * Stem cells: These are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different cell types. They undergo mitosis to produce more stem cells and also to create specialized cells.

    * Some germ cells: While germ cells primarily undergo meiosis, some germ cells may undergo mitosis during early stages of development to increase their number.

    Important Note: Germ cells (sperm and egg cells) undergo meiosis, a type of cell division that produces four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is crucial for sexual reproduction.

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