Question

Give the alternate names used for Mitosis and Meiosis.

Answer 1

Required Answer:-

Alternate name used for mitosis is equational divison.

• There is only one divison that takes place.
• The parent cell is diploid(2n) and also the daughter cells are diploid(2n). They are genetically similar to the parent cell.
• Occurs in somatic cells.

Alternate name used for meiosis is reductional divison.

• Two divisions take place.
• 4 haploid(n) cells are formed and they have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cellm
• They are genetically different from the parent cell and this occurs in reproductive cells$.$

Answer 2

Answer:

REQUIRED ANSWER:

The alternate name used for Mitosis is educational division.

• Only one divison that takes place.
• Occurs in somatic cells.

The alternate name used for Meiosis is reductional division.

• Two divisions take place.
• Occurs in reproductive cells..

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