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Mitosis vs. Meiosis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| creates haploid cells | meiosis |
| create diploid cells | mitosis |
| allows for genetic variation | meiosis |
| creates identical daughter cells | mitosis |
| occurs in body (somatic) cells | mitosis |
| produces gametes (sperm and egg cells) | meiosis |
| produces 4 different daughter cells | meiosis |
| 1 cell division per cycle | mitosis |
| occurs in sex cells | meiosis |
| 2 cell divisions per cycle | meiosis |
| one set of prophase, anaphase, telophase, and metaphase are part of this division | mitosis |
| daughter cells have 46 chromosomes (in human cells) | mitosis |
| daughter cells have 23 chromosomes (in human cells) | meiosis |
| asexual reproduction | mitosis |
| sexual reproduction | meiosis |
| two sets of prophase, anaphase, telophase, and metaphase are part of this division | meiosis |