MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

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MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

1. MITOSIS

  • Mitosis is the type of cell division that results in the formation of two daughter cells.
  • Each daughter cell have same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent cell.
  • This type of division takes place in somatic cells(Cells other than reproductive cells).
  • Number of chromosomes remain diploid in daughter cells as in parent cell.
  • Mitosis is necessary for repair and growth of the cell.

2. MEIOSIS

  • Meiosis is a type of cell division that results in the formation of four daughter cells.
  • Each daughter cell have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
  • This type of division takes place in gametic cells(cells that help in reproduction)
  •  Number of chromosomes in daughter cells become haploid(single).
  • Meiosis is necessary for reproduction.

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QUESTIONS FOR SELF EVALUATION

  1. Mitosis is the process of cell division in ………………..cells.
  2. Meiosis is the process of cell division in ………………..cells.
  3. Mitosis is necessary for………………..
  4. Meiosis is necessary for………………..
  5. How number of chromosomes change in meiosis?