G1 phase

M phase

S phase

G2 phase

To produce genetically diverse offspring

To produce four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

To produce two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

To repair damaged DNA in the cell

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Four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes

Two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes

One daughter cell with double the number of chromosomes

Three daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes

Binary fission

Budding

Meiosis

Mitosis

Cytokinesis leads to the formation of new organelles in the cell

Cytokinesis occurs before DNA replication in the cell cycle

Cytokinesis is essential for the completion of the cell cycle and the generation of two genetically identical daughter cells.

Cytokinesis is only relevant in prokaryotic cells

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, prometaphase

telophase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, prometaphase

prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

interphase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase, prophase

Mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces genetically diverse daughter cells

Mitosis occurs in somatic cells, while meiosis occurs in gametes

The difference is in the timing of cell division

The main difference between mitosis and meiosis is the number of daughter cells produced and the number of chromosomes in each daughter cell.

Regulate gene expression

Organize spindle fibers for chromosome separation

Help in cell membrane formation

Store excess nutrients

Protein synthesis

Cell division

Chromosome condensation

DNA replication

Plant cells form a cleavage furrow during cytokinesis, while animal cells form a cell plate

In both plant and animal cells, cytokinesis involves the formation of a cell plate

In plant cells, cytokinesis involves the formation of a cell plate, while in animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms.

Cytokinesis in plant cells occurs through the process of budding, unlike animal cells

In G1 phase, cells do not prepare for DNA replication.

The G1 phase is important for cell growth, normal functions, and preparation for DNA replication.

G1 phase is irrelevant to cell cycle progression.

The G1 phase is responsible for protein synthesis only.

To speed up the process of meiosis

To increase genetic diversity

To prevent the formation of gametes

To decrease genetic diversity

Telophase is responsible for DNA replication

Telophase occurs before prophase in mitosis

Telophase is significant in mitosis as it marks the completion of nuclear division and the formation of two separate nuclei.

Telophase is when the cell prepares for division