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The process of somatic cell division is called:
Correct Answer:
Mitosis
Explanation:
Somatic cell division is mitosis. This process handles the division of non-reproductive cells, producing two genetically identical diploid daughter cells and preserving the chromosome number so tissues can grow, be maintained, and repaired. Mitosis includes stages that evenly separate the duplicated chromosomes, followed by cytokinesis that splits the cytoplasm. It is distinct from meiosis, which occurs in germ cells to produce haploid gametes. Spermatogenesis is a meiotic process forming sperm, organogenesis refers to the development of organs during embryogenesis, and cytogenesis isn’t the standard term used for somatic division.

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