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Mitosis is the cell division which occurs in all eukaryotic cells resulting in the production of two cells exactly like the original. It is the form of cell division required for growth and repair to all living organisms which possess a membrane enclosed nucleus.=Meiosis is a form a cell division which results in the formation of sex cells or gametes in eukaryotic organisms. The number of chromosomes carried by each gamete has been reduced to 1/2 of the original complement. Normally four gametes result from the process.=
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoMitosis is the cell division where the chromatin of the nucleus turns into a threadlike form and condenses the chromosomes. The chromosomes separates into two parts and each piece is retained by one of the two new cells that came from the original cell.
Meiosis is where the chromosomes per cell are cut in half.
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∙ 13y agoDo you mean "meiosis"? Meiosis 1 is when the homo logs of each chromosome split (in order to make 2 1n cells). Meiosis 2 is the same as Mitosis. Each chromosome splits into two chomatids.
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Differences between mitosis and meiosis?
place of occurence ;mitosis= somatic cells | meiosis=gonadic cells crossing over;mitosis=does not occur | meiosis=occur during prophase of meiosis 1 to form tetrads number of daughter cell;mitosis=two | meiosis= four genetic variation;mitosis=no variation produced| meiosis=produces genetic variation genetic composition in daughter cell; mitosis=identical to the parent cell | meiosis= non identical to the parent cell and each other
How many rounds of division does meiosis involve versus mitosis?
meiosis involves 2 cell divisions while mitosis involves 1
What is the difference between the results of mitosis and the results of meiosis?
In mitosis, the offspring is a perfect copy of it's parent. In meiosis, the offspring is different. We are the result of meiosis. BTW I learned that about 1 week ago in Science 7. Wow. I guess these dumb classes can be useful if you go around answering random questions on Answers.com. :) -<3 Purple415 <3
Which meiotic division is most like mitosis?
There are many similarities between meiosis and mitosis, and the phases are almost identical. The main difference between them is that there are two divisions in meiosis, and the chromosomes are not replicated in both of these.
What are similarities and differences of mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis vs. MeiosisBoth mitosis and meiosis are mechanisms that describe cell division. The difference is particularly noticeable when one looks at the DNA in the cell's nucleus. After mitosis, each of the daughter cells will have exact same DNA strands, while after meiosis each daughter cell will only have half of the DNA strands. (Sometimes the division is not exactly half/half, but that is not important for this answer). Because meiosis only has half the information that the parent cell had, the cell is (as far as we know) unable to reproduce by itself. The reason for meiosis is for reproduction of a multi-cellular organism as well as genetic diversity due to crossing over. One daughter cell (from the male of the species) will try to find a compatible daughter cell (from the female of the species) and fertilize it. This then becomes and embryo and the specie has successfully reproduced. And this is how you, the reader, came into existence.Other characteristics:Parent cell - full set of chromosomes in both mitosis and meiosis (2n).Number of divisions - mitosis 1; meiosis 2.Chromosome number of daughter cells - mitosis full set (2n) and meiosis half set (n).Crossing over - mitosis no; meiosis yesPaired homologues - mitosis no; meiosis yesDNA of daughter cells - mitosis identical to parent; meiosis daughter cells differentNumber of DNA replications - mitosis 1; meiosis 2Number of daughter cells - mitosis 2; meiosis 4Type of cells - mitosis somatic; meiosis sex cells
What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?
mitosis involves 1 division while meiosis involves 2
What are two differences between mitosis and meiosis?
1: Mitosis and Meiosis are the two ways by which cells reproduce.2: Mitosis and meiosis produce fresh new cells based on their parent cells' genes.
Differences between mitosis and meiosis?
place of occurence ;mitosis= somatic cells | meiosis=gonadic cells crossing over;mitosis=does not occur | meiosis=occur during prophase of meiosis 1 to form tetrads number of daughter cell;mitosis=two | meiosis= four genetic variation;mitosis=no variation produced| meiosis=produces genetic variation genetic composition in daughter cell; mitosis=identical to the parent cell | meiosis= non identical to the parent cell and each other
How many rounds of division does meiosis involve versus mitosis?
meiosis involves 2 cell divisions while mitosis involves 1
What is the difference between the results of mitosis and the results of meiosis?
In mitosis, the offspring is a perfect copy of it's parent. In meiosis, the offspring is different. We are the result of meiosis. BTW I learned that about 1 week ago in Science 7. Wow. I guess these dumb classes can be useful if you go around answering random questions on Answers.com. :) -<3 Purple415 <3
Does metaphase of mitosis meiosis 1 or meiosis 2 have the haploid number of chromosomes at the equator of the spindle?
meiosis 1
Which meiotic division is most like mitosis?
There are many similarities between meiosis and mitosis, and the phases are almost identical. The main difference between them is that there are two divisions in meiosis, and the chromosomes are not replicated in both of these.
When does crossing over happen in mitosis 1?
Mitosis does its crossing over in prophase
What are similarities and differences of mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis vs. MeiosisBoth mitosis and meiosis are mechanisms that describe cell division. The difference is particularly noticeable when one looks at the DNA in the cell's nucleus. After mitosis, each of the daughter cells will have exact same DNA strands, while after meiosis each daughter cell will only have half of the DNA strands. (Sometimes the division is not exactly half/half, but that is not important for this answer). Because meiosis only has half the information that the parent cell had, the cell is (as far as we know) unable to reproduce by itself. The reason for meiosis is for reproduction of a multi-cellular organism as well as genetic diversity due to crossing over. One daughter cell (from the male of the species) will try to find a compatible daughter cell (from the female of the species) and fertilize it. This then becomes and embryo and the specie has successfully reproduced. And this is how you, the reader, came into existence.Other characteristics:Parent cell - full set of chromosomes in both mitosis and meiosis (2n).Number of divisions - mitosis 1; meiosis 2.Chromosome number of daughter cells - mitosis full set (2n) and meiosis half set (n).Crossing over - mitosis no; meiosis yesPaired homologues - mitosis no; meiosis yesDNA of daughter cells - mitosis identical to parent; meiosis daughter cells differentNumber of DNA replications - mitosis 1; meiosis 2Number of daughter cells - mitosis 2; meiosis 4Type of cells - mitosis somatic; meiosis sex cells
Difference between Meiosis 1 and 2?
In meiosis 1, the chromosomes were double strand while in meiosis 2, it is single strand.
How does metaphase 1 differ from metaphase of mitosis?
It differs because in meiosis the cell in prophase 1 just crosses over and that is really the only difference in the two.
List the key difference between meiosis 1 and 2?
Meiosis I is reductional but meiosis II is equational division .
