2007-03-11 04:28:21 · 6 answers · asked by musicman 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Ergh. This is very simple, surprised that no one's given the right answer yet.
Mitosis is the process by which cells separate their chromosomes in normal cell division - it results in two distinct cells, each with an exact copy of the set of chromosomes that the parent started with (i.e., if the parent had N chromosomes, the two daughters will each have N chromosomes).
Meiosis, meanwhile, is the process whereby a diploid cell (with 2N chromosomes) produces FOUR haploid cells (each with N chromosomes). An important part of this division is random recombination between chromosomes, which results in genes being swapped around.
(Often these haploid cells are "gametes", which may go on to fuse with other gametes of the opposite sex and produce a 2N diploid cell again. This process is completely distinct from meiosis and has nothing to do with it.)
2007-03-11 04:41:26 · answer #1 · answered by astazangasta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots. Mitosis makes 2 identical diploid daughter cells; meiosis makes 4 haploid unique cells. Meiosis allows crossing over to occur; this rarely happens in mitosis.
For more, go to the website listed under sources.
2007-03-11 11:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by TheAutumnPhoenix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meiosis makes sex cells-- egg and sperm. Meiosis has more phases... you have to go through Prophase1, Metaphase1, Anaphase1, Telophase1-- then through Prophase2, Metaphase2, Anaphase2, Telophase2. You end up w/ 4 unique cells.
Mitosis is replicating your body cells. It's more simple, Interphase (G1, G2, S), then PMAT (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) and finally cytokinesis. You end up w/ 2 cells that are identical.
2007-03-11 11:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bio Instructor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mitosis results in a haploid number of chromosomes, meiosis occurs in sex cells and results in a diploid number. might be backwards for terms its been a while but the principle stands.
2007-03-11 11:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mitosis is the division of a cell containing a complete set of chromosomes into two cells containing a complete set of chromosomes.
Meiosis is the joining of two cells containing 50% of chromosomes into a single entity.
2007-03-11 11:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mycroft 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"My toes form through Mitosis"
2007-03-12 02:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by BotanyDave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋