Describe how cell division by meiosis is different from cell division by mitosis.

Meiosis produces four cells through two cell divisions, whereas mitosis produces two cells through one cell division 2. Meiosis produces haploid cells, whereas mitosis produces diploid cells 3. Meiosis halves the chromosome number, whereas daughter cells of mitosis have the full chromosome number 4. Meiosis produces genetic variation (cells are not genetically identical), whereas mitosis produces genetically identical duaghter cells 5. Meiosis produces gametes / sex cells / involved in sexual reproduction 6. Meiosis takes place in gonads / ovaries / testes / sex organs;

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