Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daughter-cell

noun

/ˈdɔːtər sɛl/

Definition

A daughter cell is a cell that is produced when a parent cell divides during the process of cell division.

Examples

After cell division, each daughter cell begins to grow and function independently.
In meiosis, four daughter cells are produced, each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.

Meaning

Daughter cells result from the division of a parent cell and contain identical genetic material as the parent in the case of mitosis, or varied genetic material in the case of meiosis.