Question

Which of the following correctly explains the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Answer 1

Mitosis produces 2 daughter cells which are genetically identical to the parent cell. Each daughter cell is diploid (contains the normal number of chromosomes). This is the result of DNA replication and 1 cell division. ... Meiosis is used to produce gametes (sperm and egg cells), the cells of sexual reproduction.

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Answer 2

Mitosis is the reproduction of tissue cells. While Meiosis is the reproduction of one diploid cell into 4 haploid cells.

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