Question

Mitosis and Meiosis are similar processes, but they have very important differences. Explain how mitosis and meiosis are alike and how they are different. Provide at least two similarities and three differences.

Answer 1

Mitosis and meiosis are both forms of division of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells. They are both preceded by one round of DNA replication. The purpose of mitosis is cell regeneration, growth, and asexual reproduction,while the purpose of meiosis is the production of gametes for sexual reproduction. The main differences between mitosis and meiosis occur in meiosis I.