Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis (any two points).
Q.2 (B)(ii) Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis (any two points).
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| Mitosis | Meiosis |
|---|---|
| 1. It occurs in somatic (body) cells. | 1. It occurs in germ cells to form gametes. |
| 2. One cell divides once to form two daughter cells. | 2. The cell divides twice (meiosis I and II) to form four daughter cells. |
| 3. Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell (diploid, 2n). | 3. Daughter cells have half the number of chromosomes (haploid, n). |
| 4. It helps in growth and repair of the body. | 4. It helps in sexual reproduction and in bringing variation (crossing over). |
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