ICSE Class 10 Answered
How is meiosis different from mitosis? (State any five points of differences)
Asked by Topperlearning User | 22 Dec, 2014, 11:55: AM
Expert Answer
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Mitosis |
Meiosis |
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Occurs in somatic cells. |
Occurs in reproductive cells. |
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Occurs continuously to provide cells for growth and replacement. |
Occurs only at the time of gamete formation. |
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3 |
Two diploid daughter cells are produced. |
Four haploid daughter cells are produced. |
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Genetic recombination does not take place. |
Genetic recombination occurs which results in genetic variation. |
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It consists of one division involving four phases. |
It consists of two successive divisions- meiosis I and meiosis II. |
Answered by | 22 Dec, 2014, 01:55: PM
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