Why are meiosis and mitosis confused?

Answer 1

Meiosis and mitosis are confused because iof the similarities in both the types of division.

The similarities between mitosis and meiosis is that in both types of cell division -

• the cells divide to form daughter cells
• DNA is replicated to form an extra set
• centrioles move to the opposite end of the cell and form spindle fibers between them
• the cell membrane, nucleolus and nuclear envelope all all break down
• the chromosomes line up in the center of the cell and each spindle fiber is attached to the center of the chromosome by their centromere
• the spindle fibres bring the chromatids to the opposite end of the cell
• in the ending phases of mitosis and meiosis the nuclear envelopes each contain half the amount of chromosome
• both the processes are a type of reproduction

Answer 2

Meiosis and mitosis are confused because they are both processes involving cell division, but they have different purposes and outcomes. Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes. Understanding the differences in their stages and functions can help clarify the distinctions between the two processes.