Cell division is one of life's most fundamental processes! Every living organism depends on the ability of cells to divide, creating new cells for growth, repair, and reproduction. From the moment you were conceived until now, trillions of cell divisions have shaped your body and kept you alive.
đŦ Why Cells Divide
Growth - creating more cells to increase organism size
Repair - replacing damaged or dead cells
Reproduction - creating gametes for sexual reproduction
Surface area to volume ratio maintenance
Amazing Fact!
Your body performs about 25 million cell divisions every second! In just one day, you create more new cells than there are people on Earth.
đ¯ Learning Objectives
By exploring this section, you'll understand why cell division is essential for life and how different types serve different purposes.