Question

Depending on the type of cell,there are 2 ways cells divide mitosis and meiosis. Each of these methods of cell division has special characteristics. Why dose the process of meiosis allows for greater possibility of genetic diversity than the process of mitosis

Answer 1

Mitosis is nothing more than creating an exact replica of the organism that is a source. Meiosis on the other hand allows for variation between organisms. In meiosis, the organism mates with another of the same species. If the two organisms that are mating are different, the resulting offspring will have similar genes to both the parents, but also could result in mutations. In meiosis, it is more likely for the offspring to have mutations rather than in mitosis.