Mitosis and Meiosis
Mitosis and Meiosis
Mitosis and meiosis are two cellular processes that result in new cells. There are significant differences in the types of cells produced.
Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis, including the role of DNA replication, where these processes occur in an organism, and why the processes are significant.
Cells have to replicate themselves: a fertilized egg has to become many cells, damaged cells have to be replaced, and sperm and egg have to be produced to form the next generation of life.
The processes of mitosis and meiosis are involved in the production of new cells.
A detailed look at both mitosis and meiosis, comparing and contrasting these processes.
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A different model is used to compare mitosis and meiosis.
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Can you describe what mitosis and meiosis have in common and also how they differ?
This small brittlestar is re-growing lost legs. Is this an example of mitosis or meiosis?
The next section relates mitosis and meiosis to the life stages of animals.
Check your knowledge – Mitosis & Meiosis
Review your notes. Can you distinguish between mitosis and meiosis? If so, move forward to the next page.
Learning Objective:
Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis, including the role of DNA replication, where these processes occur in an organism, and why the processes are significant.
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