Differences between mitosis and meiosis
Mitosis | meiosis | |
1. | Homologous chromosomes remain separate | Homologous chromosomes pair up |
2 | There no crossing over | Crossing over occurs |
3. | No formation of chiasmata | Formation of chiasmata |
4. | Single division | Two series of division |
5. | Results into two diploid daughter cells | Results in four haploid daughter cells |
6. | Occurs in somatic cells | Occurs in gonards |
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