Mitosis vs. Meiosis

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What is the main purpose of meiosis?

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Meiosis is used for sexual reproduction of multicellular organisms, resulting in gametes (sperm and eggs).

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What does mitosis result in?

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Mitosis results in 2 identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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How many cell divisions occur in meiosis?

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Meiosis involves 2 cell divisions (Meiosis I and Meiosis II).

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What is the outcome of meiosis in terms of daughter cells?

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Meiosis results in 4 different (non-identical) daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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Mitosis is used for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms.

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What is the difference in chromosome number between the parent cell and daughter cells in meiosis?

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In meiosis, daughter cells have half the chromosome number of the parent cell.

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What is PMAT in the context of cell division?

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PMAT stands for Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase, which are the stages of mitosis.

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Can meiosis occur in somatic cells?

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No, meiosis occurs only in germ cells to produce gametes.

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What type of cells are produced by mitosis?

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Mitosis produces somatic cells, which are all body cells except for gametes.

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What is a key feature of meiosis that increases genetic diversity?

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Crossing over during Prophase I of meiosis allows for genetic recombination, increasing genetic diversity.