Meiosis II

MITOSIS

MEIOSIS

Divided from a
somatic cell
Creates 2 daughter
cells, genetically
identical
Makes all cells other
than gametes
1 round of divisions
Resulting cells are
diploid (2 of every
chromosome,
same as in parent)
Keeps level of
genetic variation the
same
1 diploid 2 diploids

MITOSIS

Ways for cells

to divide
Involve P, M,
A, T
Includes
interphase
and

divided from a
reproductive cell
creates 4 daughter
cells, all genetically
different
crossing over
(recombination)
creates sex cells
(gametes)
2 rounds of divisions
Pairing of homologous
chromosomes
Resulting cells are
haploid (half the
number of
chromosomes of

MEIOSIS