Similarities and Differences Between Mitosis Vs Meiosis

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Organisms grow and reproduce through the process known as cell division. But in the eukaryotic cell, the process results through mitosis and meiosis.

These processes are similar but distinct, and today we’ll see how.

So let’s get started.

What are the Differences: Mitosis Vs. Meiosis?

#1 Process: Mitosis
On division, mitosis results in two daughter cells. Each cell is diploid that means containing the same number of chromosomes.

In mitosis, DNA divides equally into the two daughter cells. So these are genetic clones.

There is no combination or crossing over occurs.

The somatic cells divide only once.

The division of cytoplasm occurs at the end of telophase.

#2 Process: Meiosis

On division, meiosis results in four daughter cells. Each cell is haploid that means containing half number of chromosomes.

The resultants contain different numbers of combinations of genes. So resultants are genetically diverse.

Genetic recombination occurs by the process of crossing over.

The reproductive cell divides twice.

The division of cytoplasm occurs at the end of telophase one and telophase 2.

Similarities Between Mitosis and Meiosis

Here are some similarities between mitosis and meiosis:

Both processes are nuclear division processes in which parent cells are diploid.

The division phases: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase are almost the same.

Resultant cells are based on their parent cells.

In both processes, chromosomes line up along the equator in metaphase.

Mitosis and meiosis end with cytokinesis.

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