Mitosis vs Meiosis class 9 Chapter Cell (Biology, Science)

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This post will help you:  

1. Explore the Key Differences Between these Two Vital Cell Division Processes mitosis and meiosis. 

2. Understand their Roles, Chromosome Numbers, and Genetic Diversity Impact. 

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Mitosis and meiosis are two different processes that occur in cells for the purpose of cell division. 

Mitosis

Mitosis is a type of cell division that occurs in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) and is responsible for growth, development, repair, and maintaining the body's tissues. 

It results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. 

⚡Here are the main points of difference:

1. What is the Purpose of  Mitosis? 

Ans : It help in growth, tissue repair, and replacing damaged or old cells in the body.

2. Number of Divisions

Mitosis involves one division of the cell nucleus.

3. Chromosome Number

The daughter cells produced by mitosis have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell (diploid number).

Hence, Mitosis does not contribute to genetic diversity, as the daughter cells are genetically identical to each other and the parent cell.

Now we discusse about Meiosis

Meiosis, on the other hand, is a type of cell division that specifically occurs in the cells responsible for sexual reproduction (germ cells). 

It results in the formation of four non-identical daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. 

Here are the main points of difference:

1. Purpose:

Meiosis is involved in the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells) for sexual reproduction.

2. Number of Divisions: Meiosis involves two divisions of the cell nucleus: meiosis I and meiosis II.

3. Chromosome Number:

The daughter cells produced by meiosis have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell (haploid number). 

This reduction in chromosome number is crucial for maintaining the correct chromosome number in the offspring

Hence,Meiosis contributes to genetic diversity, as it leads to the formation of non-identical daughter cells through processes like crossing over and independent assortment.

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