The formation of two or more daughter cells from a single mother cell. The nucleus divides first; this is followed by division of the cytoplasm (cytokinesis) with the formation of a plasma membrane between the daughter nuclei. Mitosis produces two daughter nuclei that are identical to the original nucleus; in plants a cell plate forms between the new cells. Meiosis results in four daughter nuclei each with half the number of chromosomes in the mother cell nucleus. See also cell cycle.

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