How Meiosis is Different from Mitosis
Meiosis produces four genetically unique cells with half the number of chromosomes, while mitosis produces two identical cells with the full set.
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Mitosis makes two identical cells; meiosis makes four genetically diverse cells! Think clone army vs. a mixed squad.
Mitosis is all about growth and repair, while meiosis is crucial for sexual reproduction and genetic diversity.
With meiosis, you get genetic diversity due to recombination and independent assortment. Mitosis just clones鈥攖he no-variation squad.
Mitosis is like a photocopier (copying exactly), but meiosis is more like a genetic shuffleboard鈥攎ixing things up for diversity!
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