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Off the top of your head, what is the scientific term for cell division? It is mitosis, a word that appears in science classes and curious conversations alike. And do you know the process by which a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Metamorphosis, a transformation that follows clear stages even when it looks magical. In this story, those terms mark a different kind of transformation centered on Emmelyn Roettger. At three years old, Emmelyn can name mitosis and metamorphosis with ease and link them to broader ideas about life, growth, and discovery. Her boundless curiosity has shaped a way of thinking that moves fast, asking questions and chasing explanations with a determined, joyful energy. Her example invites others to see how early questions can become lifelong passions and how a young mind can steer its own learning with confidence.