Comparison of Meiosis and Mitosis


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This tutorial will help students understand the differences between meiosis and mitosis. The processes differ in two fundamental ways. Meiosis has two rounds of genetic separation and cellular division while mitosis only has one of each. In meiosis, homologous chromosomes separate leading to daughter cells that are not genetically identical. In mitosis, the daughter cells are identical to the parent as well as to each other.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Keywords: mitosis, meiosis, cytokinesis, homologous chromosomes, daughter cells
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial
Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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