Here's a comparison of mitosis and meiosis based on the parameters you've provided:
Form of Reproductions
- Mitosis: Asexual reproduction, primarily for growth and repair (in somatic cells).
- Meiosis: Sexual reproduction, resulting in gametes (sperm and eggs).
Number of Daughter Cells
- Mitosis: 2 daughter cells.
- Meiosis: 4 daughter cells.
Change in Chromosome Number
- Mitosis: No change in chromosome number (daughter cells are diploid if the parent cell is diploid).
- Meiosis: Reduction in chromosome number by half; produces haploid daughter cells from a diploid parent cell.
Number of Cell Divisions
- Mitosis: 1 cell division.
- Meiosis: 2 cell divisions (Meiosis I and Meiosis II).
Difference in Alleles Between Parent Cell and Daughter Cells
- Mitosis: Daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell (same alleles).
- Meiosis: Daughter cells are genetically diverse due to crossing over and independent assortment; they possess different alleles compared to the parent cell.
This summary outlines the key differences between the two types of cell division.