Mitosis Vs. Meiosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two genetically identical diploid daughter cells, used for growth and repair.

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What is Meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse haploid gametes.

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What type of cells undergo Mitosis?

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Somatic cells, such as skin and liver cells, undergo Mitosis.

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What type of cells undergo Meiosis?

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Germ cells, which develop into gametes (sperm and egg cells), undergo Meiosis.

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What is the end result of Mitosis?

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The end result of Mitosis is two diploid daughter cells.

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What is the end result of Meiosis?

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The end result of Meiosis is four haploid gametes.

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How many chromosomes do gorillas have in their diploid cells?

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Gorillas have 48 chromosomes in their diploid cells.

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How many chromosomes do gorillas have in their haploid cells?

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Gorillas have 24 chromosomes in their haploid cells.

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What is a somatic cell?

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A somatic cell is any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells; for example, a liver cell.

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What is a gamete?

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A gamete is a haploid reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg cell.