The process of _______ accounts for the replication of most types of cells, so nearly all the cells of the body will contain the same 46 chromosomes as the zygote.

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes (46 in humans). This process occurs in most types of cells in the body, allowing for consistent replication and maintenance of the genetic material. Meiosis, on the other hand, is a specialized type of cell division that only occurs in reproductive cells and results in four genetically diverse daughter cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes (23 in humans). Reproduction and cell division are broader terms that could apply to both mitosis and meiosis, but the specificity of the question suggests that mitosis is the most appropriate answer.

The Process of _______ Accounts for the Replication of Most