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State five difference between mitosis and meiosis
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1. Number of Division: Mitosis consists of one division, while meiosis consists of two divisions.
2. Chromosome Number: Mitosis results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, while meiosis results in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
3. Genetic Variation: Mitosis does not produce genetic variation, as the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell. Meiosis, on the other hand, introduces genetic variation through processes such as crossing over and independent assortment.
4. Function: Mitosis primarily functions in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction, while meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction and the production of gametes (sperm and eggs).
5. Daughter Cell Relationship: In mitosis, the daughter cells are identical to the parent cell and each other. In meiosis, the daughter cells are genetically distinct from each other and the parent cell.
2. Chromosome Number: Mitosis results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, while meiosis results in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
3. Genetic Variation: Mitosis does not produce genetic variation, as the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell. Meiosis, on the other hand, introduces genetic variation through processes such as crossing over and independent assortment.
4. Function: Mitosis primarily functions in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction, while meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction and the production of gametes (sperm and eggs).
5. Daughter Cell Relationship: In mitosis, the daughter cells are identical to the parent cell and each other. In meiosis, the daughter cells are genetically distinct from each other and the parent cell.
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