Mitosis and meiosis are similar processes, but they have some very important differences. Explain how mitosis and meiosis are alike and how they are different. Provide at least two similarities and three differences.

Similarities: Mitosis and meiosis both involve cell replication. They both involve prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Differences: Meiosis creates gametes while mitosis creates somatic cells. Mitosis creates two daughter cells, while meiosis creates four sperm cells in men and one egg cell and three polar bodies in women. Mitosis involves one round of cell division, while meiosis involves two. Mitosis creates cells that have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell, while meiosis creates cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.
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55042 55042 · Answer 2 · 2021-10-06T15:51:53+02:00

There are a few differences and similarties between meosis and mitosis. Meiosis requires two nuclear divisions, while mitosis one requires one nuclear division. Also, meiosis produces four daughter cells, while mitosis only results in 2. Mitosis results in cells that are completely identical to teh parent, while in meiosis there is independent assortment, allowing for gentc variation and gentically dissimilar daughter cells.