Mitosis Vs Meiosis

Question 1

Name the 4 features of Mitosis

Answer 1

• 2 daughter cells produced
• Daughter cells are genetically identical to parent cell
• Have the same number of chromosomes as parent cell
• Process is used for growth and cell replacement

Question 2

Name the 5 features of Meiosis

Answer 2

• 4 cells produced
• Daughter cells are genetically different to parent cell
• Has half the chromosomes of a parent cell
• Used for sexual reproduction
• Leading to variation(allowing natural selection)