Mitosis is a longer and more complicated process of cell division than binary fission because it involves several steps and is carried out with a higher precision and control. In mitosis, the cell undergoes multiple phases such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, each with specific events and changes happening within the cell. This process ensures that the genetic material is accurately replicated and distributed equally to the daughter cells. Additionally, mitosis occurs in eukaryotic cells, which have a more complex cellular structure compared to prokaryotic cells that undergo binary fission. The presence of a nucleus, membrane-bound organelles, and a complex network of microtubules requires additional mechanisms for the orderly and controlled separation of the genetic material during cell division.
