Notes: A Comparison

Event Mitosis Meiosis
DNA replication interphase interphase
# of divisions 1: pro-, meta-, ana-, and telophases 2: 1) pro- to telo, 2) then meta- to telo
# of daughter cells 2 diploids 4 haploids
Bodily importance development, growth, tissue repair gamete production (reduce chromosome # by half, introduce genetic variation into the gametes)

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