Mitosis vs. Meiosis

Question 1

Phases in Mitosis

Answer 1

1

Question 2

Phases in Meiosis

Answer 2

2

Question 3

Mitosis - Number of divisions

Answer 3

one nuclear division

Question 4

Meiosis - Number of divisions

Answer 4

two nuclear divisions

Question 5

Is there Homologous Chromosome Crossing over in Mitosis and Meiosis? Explain if yes.

Answer 5

Mitosis - no

Meiosis - Yes in prophase 1; homologous pairs ‘cross over’ and exchange information to form recombinant chromosomes

Question 6

number of cells formed - Mitosis

Answer 6

2

Question 7

number of cells formed - Meiosis

Answer 7

4

Question 8

Mitosis - Number of chromosomes in daughter cells

Answer 8

Same as mother (2n)

Question 9

Meiosis - Number of chromosomes in daughter cells

Answer 9

Half that of mother (n)

Question 10

Mitosis - Compared to mother

Answer 10

Identical

Question 11

Meiosis - Compared to mother

Answer 11

Genetically different

Question 12

Role of Mitosis

Answer 12

Produces growth, repair and all other cells (Except gametes)

Question 13

Role of Meiosis

Answer 13

Produces gametes (reproductive cells), increases variation and decrease chromosome #