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?
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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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