Most cells in the human body are produced by mitosis. These are the somatic (or vegetative) line cells. Cells that become gametes are referred to as germ line cells. The vast majority of cell divisions in the human body are mitotic, with meiosis being restricted to the gonads.
Technically, the caste is called Patidar, and Patel is the most common last name among its members. For all intents and purposes, Patel and Patidar are the same, says Nilam. They weren't officially recognized as a caste until the British-run government declared them one in the 1930s.
The Caste System and. the Stages of Life in Hinduism. The pattern of social classes in Hinduism is called the caste system.. The chart shows the major divisions and contents of the system. Basic caste is called varn.a, , or color.. Subcaste, or jÃ¢ti, , birth, life, rank, is a traditional subdivision of varn.a. Sometimes caste is avoided as a word for varn.a.