What is mitosis and meiosis?
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Mitosis and Meiosis are activities related to the cell.
1. Mitosis forms a part of the cell cycle whereas meiosis is a variant of cell division.
2. The definition of mitosis is - "mitosis, a process of cell duplication, or reproduction, during which one cell gives rise to two genetically identical daughter cells. Strictly applied, the term mitosis is used to describe the duplication and distribution of chromosomes, the structures that carry the genetic information."
3. The definition of meiosis is - "Meiosis is a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information. These cells are our sex cells – sperm in males, eggs in females."
4. Purpose of Mitosis is to replace the cells that are worn out.
5. Meiosis is important because it ensures that there is the right number of chromosomes present.