Biology for IGCSE & O level - Inheritance (Section 6 - No. 45)

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis produces gametes; meiosis produces somatic cells.

Mitosis involves two divisions; meiosis involves one.

Mitosis produces genetically identical cells; meiosis produces genetically different cells.

Mitosis occurs in the gonads; meiosis occurs throughout the body.

Mitosis results in identical cells, whereas meiosis produces genetically varied cells.