6.1Mitosis Meiosis Comparison

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typically diploid.

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What is Meiosis?

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Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically different haploid cells.

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What is the end result of Mitosis?

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The end result of Mitosis is two identical diploid cells.

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What is the end result of Meiosis?

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The end result of Meiosis is four genetically different haploid cells.

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How many cells are produced in Mitosis?

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Mitosis produces two cells.

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How many cells are produced in Meiosis?

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Meiosis produces four cells.

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What type of cells does Mitosis produce?

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Mitosis produces identical diploid cells.

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What type of cells does Meiosis produce?

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Meiosis produces non-identical haploid cells.

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What is the chromosome number in the daughter cells after Mitosis?

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The daughter cells after Mitosis have the same diploid number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is the chromosome number in the daughter cells after Meiosis?

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The daughter cells after Meiosis have half the chromosome number, which is haploid.