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.
There is no universal system of caste throughout India. The belief that the Vedic varnashrama dharma was the âcaste system in embryo,â is flawed. If not, the tribes of Afghanistan should also be considered originated from this class system, because Afghanistan was Hindu/Buddhist and didn't know Islam until 700 AD.