Mitosis vs Meiosis
Mitosis and meiosis are two different types of cell division. Mitosis is for growth, while meiosis is for making sex cells.
Don't confuse the outcomes — one is identical, one is unique.
What is Mitosis vs Meiosis?
"Mitosis is cell division for growth producing identical cells; meiosis is division for reproduction producing unique gametes."
What is produced by mitosis?
Chromosomes in the nucleus are made of:
Before a cell divides by mitosis, what must happen to its DNA?
Comparing Division
Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells.
Meiosis produces four genetically varied daughter cells (gametes).
Mitosis involves one division; meiosis involves two divisions.
Mitosis is for "My-Toe" (body growth), Meiosis is for "Me" (making a new person).
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