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