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Vincent G.
Jan 3, 2016

No it does not. Prokaryotic cells lack the nucleus that is an essential component of mitotic or meiotic cell division.

Explanation:

Instead of mitosis, prokaryotes divide by asexual means through fission (either binary, transverse or multiple/schizoid). Bear in mind that meiosis only occurs on sex cells and are not applicable to prokaryotic cells.

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