What are the differences between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis is used in growth, asexual reproduction and repair. Whereas meiosis is used in sexual reproduction.

Mitosis involves a single nuclear division, whilst meiosis has two. Hence mitosis generates two diploid daughter cells, whereas meiosis produces four haploid gametes.

Mitosis generates genetically identical cells, unlike meiosis.

Answered by Stephanie Y. Biology tutor

1378 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is the Hardy-Weinberg equation?


What is mRNA splicing and why is it important?


What adaptions can a neurone have in order impulses to be transmitted faster?


What are the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy