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(mi-to-sis) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the process of cell division that creates two identical cells.

Example Sentence

How do phosphate ions in nutrient solutions affect mitosis in root tips?

More Example Sentences

The cells divide in a process called mitosis.

Synonyms

cell division; cellular reproduction; splitting

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