Mitosis VS Meiosis

Front

What is mitosis?

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is meiosis?

Back

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically varied daughter cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm during cell division, resulting in the formation of two separate daughter cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the result of mitosis?

Back

The result of mitosis is two identical daughter cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

How many divisions occur during meiosis?

Back

Two divisions occur during meiosis.

Front

What is the result of meiosis?

Back

The result of meiosis is four genetically varied daughter cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

During which phase of mitosis does the cell divide?

Back

The cell divides during cytokinesis, which follows telophase.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers in cell division?

Back

Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What happens during prophase in mitosis?

Back

During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically varied daughter cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

NGSS.HS-LS3-2