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What are the differences between mitosis and cell division?
Posted November 30, 2023
Cell Cycle AssaysCell Proliferation AssaysCellular Processes
Answer

Basis of differentiation

Mitosis

Cell division

Definition
Mitosis is the division of the cell nucleus, forming 2 genetically identical daughter cells
Cell division is the process of the self-duplication of cells
Cells found in
Somatic cells exclusively go through mitosis 
Somatic and germ cells both undergo cell division
Mechanism
Consists of 5 phases, interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
Includes nuclear division and cytokinesis 
Timespan
Mitosis occurs comparatively faster than cell division (compared to the whole process)
Cell division occurs comparatively slower than mitosis 
Additional resources
Dissecting the mechanisms of cell divisionCell Cycle Assays Cell Meter™ Fluorimetric Live Cell Cycle Assay Kit *Green Fluorescence Optimized for Flow Cytometry*

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