Question

Mitosis is a type of cell division that produces cells that are identical to the parent cell. Meiosis is a different type of cell division that produces cells that carry half the genetic material of the parent cell.

Based on the information provided, how do the purposes of mitosis and meiosis differ?
A.
Mitosis produces cells used for growth and repair, while meiosis produces cells used for reproduction.
B.
Mitosis is only used by single-celled organisms, while meiosis is only used by multicellular organisms.
C.
Mitosis creates cells used for reproduction, while meiosis produces cells used for growth and repair.
D.
Mitosis is only used by multicellular organisms, while meiosis is only used by single-celled organisms.

Answer 1

I think A would be the correct answer considering Meiosis focuses on the combination of two different parent cells, which is reproduction.

Answer 2

Mitosis creates two identical daughter cells that each contain the same number of chromosomes as their parent cell. Hope that answered your question.