Types of Cell Division

Binary fission is the primary method of reproduction of prokaryotic organisms. In protists, binary fission is often differentiated into types, such as transverse or longitudinal, depending on the axis of cell separation. Regular transverse fission in some organisms, such as tapeworms and scyphostome polyps, is called strobilation.

Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that produces reproductive cells, such as plant and fungal spores, sperm and egg cells. All cells originate from other cells. The primary mechanism by which this occurs is through cell division.

Mitosis is the process that enabled you to grow and develop after that fateful meeting of egg and sperm became ‘you’. That is the human life cycle. Article Summary: In order for organisms to grow, develop and maintain life, cells must divide.