Comparing Mitosis andMeiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Comparing Mitosis andMeiosis
A
Mitosis:
- Forms somatic cells
- Diploid-Diploid/Haploid0haploid
- Daughter cells genetically identical
- 2 daughter cells produced
- no independant segregation
- no crossing over
Meiosis:
- Forms gametes
- Diploid to haploid
- Daughter cells genetically different
- 4 daughter cells actively produced
- Homologous chromosomes randomly segregated during meiosis 1
- non-sister chromotids can cross over and exchange genetic information
2
Q
When does more genetic variation occur in daughter cells
A
When homologous chromosomes cross over
