Cells prepare, the work begins
Dividing apart to make new kin
In the cycle, two paths show
Mitosis and meiosis, how life grows
Mitosis starts with the chromosomes tight
Prophase makes them clear in sight
Metaphase pushes them to the middle
Anaphase pulls them just a little
Telophase makes the nuclei new
Cytokinesis splits, now double the crew
Meiosis has a longer ride
Two divisions side by side
Prophase I pulls chromosomes near
Crossing over makes traits appear
Metaphase I lines pairs in rows
Anaphase I, apart they go
Round two repeats with single strands
Four haploid cells go hand in hand
Mitosis heals, keeps bodies strong
Meiosis forms gametes all along
One makes clones, another makes variety
Together, they power our life’s society
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