Mitosis vs Meiosis

Why is it important that mitosis produces identical cells and meiosis produces genetically unique cells?

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Describe how crossing over and independent assortment contribute to genetic diversity.

Categorize the following statements to the correct type of cell division.

Groups:

(a) Mitosis

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(b) Meiosis

• one cell division

• for growth & repair

• creates unique cells

• ensures offspring have the correct chromosome number

• increases genetic variation

• two cell divisions

• creates identical cells

• daughter cells will be diploid

• daughter cells will be haploid

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Which of the following occurs in mitosis but not in meiosis?

• Production of haploid cells

• Chromosome pairing

• Growth and repair

• Crossing over

Select the three answer choices that show the correct characteristics that match the corresponding type of cell division.

• Produces haploid cells → Meiosis

• Involves two divisions → Mitosis

• Creates identical cells → Mitosis

• Creates diploid cells --> Meiosis

• Increases genetic variation ---> Meiosis