The process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells is called
a. cell division.
b. metaphase.
c. interphase.
d. mitosis.

The correct answer is A) Cell division.

Cell division is a process by which parent cell divides and produces two daughter cells. It can be of different types depending upon the organisms where it is taking place.

For instance, binary fission ( in prokaryotes), mitosis and meiosis in eukaryotes.

Meiosis ( reductional cell division) specifically occurs in sexually reproducing organisms where it produces sex cells ( gametes). Mitosis is significant in growth and repair of the tissues and daughter cells have same genetic content as that of their parent cells.