Question

Which description best contrasts meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis occurs during sexual reproduction, whereas mitosis occurs during cell reproduction.

Meiosis involves the duplication of cells, whereas mitosis involves the growth of cells.

Meiosis happens in most animals, whereas mitosis only happens in humans.

Meiosis repairs old cells, whereas mitosis encourages new cells to grow.

Answer 1

Meiosis occurs during sexual reproduction, whereas mitosis occurs during cell reproduction.

Step-by-step explanation:

meiosis occurs in sex cells (gametes) while mitosis occurs in body cells (somatic cells)