Overview Of Mitosis And Meiosis Flashcards by Isobel Gregory

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What is mitosis?

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A cell divides to produce genetically identical cells

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What is meiosis?

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The production of sex cells/ gametes (egg and sperm)

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Describe the differences between mitosis and meiosis.

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Mitosis only divides once per cycle but, meiosis has two divisions per cycle
Mitosis produces 2 new cells but, meiosis produces 4 new cells
Mitosis produces diploid cells but, meiosis produces haploid cells

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