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Schematic diagram showing the process of mitosis. Most organisms have more than two chromosomes, but in this diagram there are only two chromosomes in the original diploid cell.

(genetic biology)

Grammar: noun
Definition: the process of cell division by which the nucleus divides to produce two new nuclei, each of which has exactly the same chromosome and DNA content as the original cell
Example:
1. Mitosis produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parental cell.

2. All cells produced by the process of mitosis are clones.
Related Word: mitotic (adjective)