Meiosis vs Mitosis
by shannon owens
Difference 1
Meiosis goes through two divisions and Mitosis only goes through one.
Difference 2
Meiosis cells are genetically different and Mitosis cells are genetically the same.
Difference 3
Meiosisis for genetic diversity for sexual reproduction. Mitosis is for growth and repair of cells.
Difference 4
Meiosis chromosomes are reduced by half, and Mitosis chromosomes remain the same.
Difference 5
In Meiosis mixing of chromosomes can occur and in Mitosis it can not occur.
Diference 6
In Meiosis 4 haploid cells are reproduced, but in Mitosis 2 diploid cells are produced.