Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Both mitosis and meiosis involve cell division. However, they have distinct
differences. Determine whether the following features apply to mitosis,
meiosis, or both by placing an X in the appropriate column.
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Feature
Maintains diploid number of chromosomes
Involves crossing over
Chromosomes shorten and become visible
Produces four cells when completed
Involves only one division
Reduces chromosome number
Produces genetically identical cells
Forms mature gametes
Produces variety in cells
Occurs in animal cells
Occurs in plant cells
Forms skin cells
Involves chromosome movement
Goes through two divisions
Produces haploid number
Creates genetically identical cells
Produces two cells when complete
Cell membrane pinches in
Mitosis
Meiosis
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Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Both mitosis and meiosis involve cell division. However, they have distinct
differences. Determine whether the following features apply to mitosis,
meiosis, or both by placing an X in the appropriate column.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Feature
Maintains diploid number of chromosomes
Involves crossing over
Chromosomes shorten and become visible
Produces four viable cells when completed
Involves only one division
Reduces chromosome number
Produces genetically identical cells
Forms mature gametes
Produces variety in cells
Occurs in animal cells
Occurs in plant cells
Forms skin cells
Involves chromosome movement
Goes through two divisions
Produces haploid number
Creates genetically identical cells
Produces two cells when complete
Cell membrane pinches in
Mitosis
X
Meiosis
Both
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X
X (males)
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X