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Amherst College
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BIOL 191 | Molecules, Genes and Cells
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2024
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The table below summarizes the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis. Mitosis Meiosis Similarities Can only occur in eukaryotes DNA replication occurs first Production of daughter cells based on parent cell’s genetic material Means of cell replication in plants, animals, and fungi Differences Starts as diploid; ends as diploid Starts as diploid; ends as haploid Used for growth/healing/asexual Used for sexual reproduction reproduction 1 nuclear division 2 nuclear divisions 5 phases 8 phases Daughter cell identical to parent Daughter cell not identical to cell parent cell Results in 2 daughter cells Results in 4 daughter cells Produces somatic cells Produces germ cells Occurs in asexual and sexual Occurs only in sexual organisms organisms

Similarities and Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis

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