Question

Which type of cell division is required for growth and repair of body and which type is involved in formation of gametes?

Answer 1

Mitosis is used for growth and repair of body and produces diploid cells identical to each other and the parent cell. Meiosis is used for sexual reproduction and produces haploid cells different to each other and the parent cell.Thus,meiosis results in formation of gametes.
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Answer 2

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◆ Answers -

1. Cell division required for growth and repair of body => Mitosis
2. Cell division involved in formation of gametes => Meiosis

● Extra information -

# Mitosis -

• Genetically identical daughter cells are produced.
• Involves only 1 division.
• Also called diploid division.
• Crossing over doesn't occur.

# Meiosis -

• Genetically different daughter cells are produced.
• Involves 2 divisions.
• Also called haploid division.
• Crossing over occur.

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