Cell Division - Mitosis and Meiosis

Question 1

What is the process of copying DNA called?

Answer 1

DNA replication

Question 2

What is the difference between Mitosis and meiosis?

Answer 2

Mitosis Meiosis
- Occurs in body cells; - occurs in sex cells
- produces two identical daughter produces four genetically different
cells daughter cells
46 chromsomes; 23 chromsomes
- 1 division - 2 divisions
- Diploid - haploid