Biology for IGCSE & O level - Inheritance (Section 9 - No. 23)
What are the main differences between mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis creates genetically identical cells, while meiosis creates genetically varied cells.
Mitosis involves two rounds of cell division, while meiosis involves one.
Mitosis produces diploid cells, while meiosis produces haploid cells.
Mitosis results in 2 daughter cells, while meiosis results in 4.
Explanation
Mitosis maintains the chromosome number; meiosis halves it and generates diversity.