Activity 4. Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis

• Mitosis - Produces body cells.
• Mitosis - Ensure genetic stability.
• Mitosis - Divides the parent cell once.
• Meiosis - Divides the parent cell twice.
• Meiosis - Produces four daughter cells.
• Meiosis - Gives way to genetic diversity.
• Meiosis - Produces gametes or sex cells.
• Mitosis - Produces daughter cells with same number of chromosomes like the mother cell.
• Meiosis - Aids in the repair of genetic defects.
• Meiosis - Associated with sexual reproduction.
• Mitosis - Associated with asexual reproduction.
• Mitosis - Produces two identical daughter cells.
• Meiosis - Occurs in gonads (testes and ovaries).
• Both - Produces diploid or haploid daughter cells.
• Mitosis - Helps in repair of damaged cells/tissues.