The process of cell division is called mitosis. Mitosis is a critical process in eukaryotic cells, allowing for growth, development, and tissue repair by producing two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell. The process involves several stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, followed by cytokinesis, which is the physical division of the cytoplasm. Mitosis ensures that each new cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's DNA. This process is essential for maintaining genetic stability across generations of cells and is crucial for healthy organism development and maintenance.