What is the Difference Between Meiosis and Mitosis?
Mitosis is like the copy-paste of cell division, producing two identical cells, while meiosis is the remix, creating four genetically diverse cells for reproduction!
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Meiosis creates four non-identical cells with half the chromosome number, while mitosis makes two identical cells with the same chromosome number. Think of it like making a variety pack vs. a clone army!
Mitosis creates cells for growth and repair with the same number of chromosomes. Meiosis produces sex cells with half the chromosomes.
Meiosis swaps and mixes genetic material to create diversity, mitosis just copies it. Basically, meiosis is the DJ remix, mitosis is the original track.
Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction, while mitosis is key for growth and repair of tissues. Different jobs, same cell type!
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