What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
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Mitosis: 1 division → 2 identical diploid (2n) cells. Purpose: growth, repair. Phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. Result: genetically identical to parent. Meiosis: 2 divisions → 4 unique haploid (n) cells (gametes). Meiosis I: homologous pairs separate (crossing over occurs → genetic diversity). Meiosis II: sister chromatids separate (like mitosis). Key differences: mitosis = 2n→2n, meiosis = 2n→n. Meiosis creates genetic variation through crossing over and independent assortment.
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