Mitosis,+Meiosis,+Cell+Cycle+Relation

What is the relationship between the cell cycle, meiosis, and mitosis? Mitosis is part of the cell cycle. It takes place after interphase and is how the cells divide. Meiosis however is also a type of cell division but it is associated with sexual reproduction, not cell reproduction. What is the cell cycle and moisis used for? They are essential for cell division. Cells need to divide to make an organism larger. We have cells dividing in us right now we just aren't aware of it because it is involuntary. That is how we grow. Meiosis is needed to keep the human race alive otherwise they would go extinct. Through the process of Meiosis you might get your mom's eye color but your dads nose.