Cell division through mitosis or asexual reproduction is an important process that allows for the growth, repair and replacement of cells. Mitosis results in two daughter cells that are identical to the original parent cell. It occurs in a series of steps: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis. This process allows for the growth of organisms and replacement of worn out cells while maintaining identical genetic material. Other forms of asexual reproduction in cells that lack a nucleus include binary fission in bacteria and budding in hydra.