1. Mitosis vs. Meiosis

2. Definition Mitosis Cell Division (Nuclear Division) Meiosis
Reduction Division

3. Mitosis 1 Meiosis 2 # of Divisions 2N (46) DNA Doubles - 92 N N (23)

4. Type of Cells it Takes Place In
Mitosis
Somatic (body) cells – skin, digestive tract, mouth, etc.
Meiosis
Gametes (sex cells) – sperm & egg

5. Haploid or Diploid Mitosis Diploid (2N) – 2 sets of DNA Meiosis
Haploid (1N or N) – 1 set of DNA

6. # of Daughter Cells Produced
Mitosis
2 genetically identical daughter cells
Meiosis
4 genetically different gametes (sex cells)
female: 1 egg/ 3 polar bodies
male: 4 sperm

7. Type of Reproduction Mitosis
Asexual Reproduction (when DNA is contributed by 1 parent)
Meiosis
Sexual Reproduction (when DNA is contributed by 2 parents)

8. Mitosis vs. Meiosis Animation