Mitosis vs.

Meiosis

Mitosis
Meiosis

Meiosis

Based on the diagram,

The difference between mitosis and meiosis is that mitosis produces two identical daughter cells and meiosis produces four genetically different daughter cells

Mitosis

Parent cell Diploid (2n)

Meiosis

Parent cell Diploid (2n)

1st division Diploid (2n) 1st division Diploid (2n)

2nd division Daughter cell Haploid (n)

2nd division Daughter cell Haploid (n)

Daughter cell Diploid (2n)

Daughter cell Diploid (2n)

2nd division Daughter cell Haploid (n) 2nd division Daughter cell Haploid (n)

The numbers
The cells created from mitosis are diploid or 2n. The cells created from meiosis are haploid or n

Definitions:
Diploid (2n) two of each type of chromosome (in homologous pair carry the same trait) Haploid (n) one of each type of chromosome

Lets try it
Human cells have 46 chromosomes.
Therefore, the diploid number (2n) of chromosomes in humans is 46. The haploid number (n) of chromosomes in humans is 23.

The reason why: mitosis

To replace other cells that have been damaged or worn out To allow multicellular organisms to grow

For asexual reproduction

Because they get too big!

The reason why: meiosis

Meiosis results in four cells with half the number of chromosomes so that when the sex cells (sperm and egg) combine, the original or normal number of chromosomes will be restored

One last thing [the] where?

Mitosis occurs in normal body cells (i.e. skin cells), and meiosis occurs in sex cells (i.e. sperm and egg) only.

The verdict

 Lets see mitosis and meiosis in action!