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Comparing and Contrasting Mitosis and Meiosis: A Venn Diagram Approach, Study notes of Cell Biology

A comparison of mitosis and meiosis using a venn diagram. It outlines the key differences and similarities between the two processes, including the number of chromosomes produced, the type of cells involved, and the number of divisions. Mitosis produces diploid cells for growth and repair, while meiosis produces haploid cells for sexual reproduction. The document also highlights the role of dna copying and chromosome alignment in each process.

What you will learn

  • What are the main differences between Mitosis and Meiosis?
  • What is the outcome of Mitosis and Meiosis in terms of chromosome number?
  • In which types of cells does Mitosis occur?

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Use a Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast Mitosis and Meiosis
Use the following terms or phrases
produces haploid cells
occurs in germ cells (produces sex cells)
occurs in plant and animal cells
In humans, produces cells with 23
chromosomes
involves cellular division
DNA is copied once
occurs in body (somatic) cells
produces 4 cells
produces cells that are identical to each
other
homologous chromosomes line up paired
with each other
cell divides only once
produces diploid cells
produces 2 cells
has 2 separate divisions
new cells are different from each other
In humans, produces cells with 46
chromosomes
Homologous chromosomes do not line up
next to each other
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Use a Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast Mitosis and Meiosis

Use the following terms or phrases

produces haploid cellsoccurs in germ cells (produces sex cells)occurs in plant and animal cellsIn humans, produces cells with 23chromosomesinvolves cellular divisionDNA is copied once occurs in body (somatic) cellsproduces 4 cellsproduces cells that are identical to eachotherhomologous chromosomes line up pairedwith each othercell divides only once produces diploid cellsproduces 2 cellshas 2 separate divisionsnew cells are different from each otherIn humans, produces cells with 46chromosomesHomologous chromosomes do not line upnext to each other

MITOSIS VS MEIOSIS VENN DIAGRAM

Mitosis

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Meiosis