Cytology, General Histology and Embryology - V. K. Napkhanyuk 2002

Cytology
Nucleus
Cell Division

One of the most vital biological phenomena, reflecting general patterns and serving as an essential prerequisite for the long-term existence of biological systems, is the reproduction (renewal) of their cellular composition.

According to the Cell Theory, cell proliferation occurs through the division of a parent cell. This principle is fundamental to cell theory.

The primary mode of somatic cell division is mitosis, which is accompanied by The formation of visible thread-like structures known as Chromosomes.

A specialized form of reproduction is Meiosis, which involves the division of maturing Germ Cells.



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