Mitosis vs Meiosis Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is mitosis?

Mitosis is the process of cell division for somatic or body cells, resulting in 2 genetically identical daughter cells with the same amount of chromosomes.

What is meiosis?

Meiosis is the process of cell division for germ or sex cells, resulting in 4 daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes.

What is the main function and product of mitosis?

The main function of mitosis is growth, resulting in two new daughter cells.

What is the main function and product of meiosis?

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Which of the following are similarities between mitosis and meiosis? (Select all that apply)

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Study Notes

Mitosis

Involves somatic (body) cells, essential for growth and repair.
Consists of a single division process leading to two daughter cells.
Daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell, maintaining the same chromosome number.
Key purpose is to enable growth and replace worn-out cells.

Meiosis

Occurs in germ (sex) cells, crucial for sexual reproduction.
Comprises two sequential divisions, resulting in four daughter cells.
Each daughter cell has half the chromosome count of the original parent cell, promoting genetic diversity.
The main goal is to produce gametes (sperms and eggs) for reproduction.

Functions and Products

Mitosis leads to growth, producing two genetically identical daughter cells from one original cell.
Meiosis results in reproduction, generating four genetically diverse sex cells from one original germ cell.

Similarities between Mitosis and Meiosis

Both processes involve the replication of chromosomes before division.
They utilize chromatin and chromosomes as part of the cellular structure.
The nuclear membrane disintegrates during the division phase in both processes.
Chromatids, the duplicated chromosomes, separate during the division.
Cytokinesis, the final stage of cell division, occurs in both mitosis and meiosis, ensuring separation of daughter cells.

Description

This quiz presents flashcards that compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis. Discover key definitions, similarities, and differences in their processes, purposes, and outcomes. Ideal for students exploring cell division concepts in biology.