The process by which a cell replicates itself,producing four new cells each with half of the chromosomes of the original cell is called __________.
A) mitosis
B) cellular genesis
C) meiosis
D) gametogenesis

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Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces four new cells each with half of the chromosomes of the original cell. Mitosis is the process of cell division that produces two new cells each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell. Cellular genesis is not a term commonly used in biology. Gametogenesis refers specifically to the production of gametes (sperm or egg cells) through meiosis.

The Process by Which a Cell Replicates Itself,producing Four New