Overview
Mitosis and meiosis are essential processes of cell division that serve different purposes in living organisms. Mitosis is responsible for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction, resulting in two identical daughter cells. In contrast, meiosis is crucial for sexual reproduction, producing four gene...
Key Terms
Example: Humans have 46 chromosomes in each somatic cell.
Example: Sperm and eggs are gametes in humans.
Example: Spindle fibers pull chromosomes apart in mitosis.
Example: Crossing over increases genetic variation in offspring.
Example: Human somatic cells are diploid.
Example: Human gametes are haploid.
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Key Concepts
Cell DivisionGenetic VariationChromosome NumberPhases of Division