Comparing Mitosis & Meiosis
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Comparing Mitosis & Meiosis
Determine whether the following characteristics apply to mitosis, meiosis or both by
putting a check (√) in the appropriate column(s).
Characteristic
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both
1. homologous pairs of
chromosomes line up together
X
in metaphase
2. two divisions
X
3. four genetically different
X
daughter cells produced
4. associated with growth &
X
asexual reproduction
5. associated with sexual
X
reproduction.
6. one division
X
7. two genetically identical
X
daughter cells are produced
8. involves duplicating or copying
X
the chromosomes
9. the chromosome number in the
X
daughter cells is identical to the
mother cell (2n to 2n)
10. the chromosome # in the
X
daughter cells is half that of the
mother cell (2n to n)
11. produces gametes or sex cells
X
12. crossing over occurs in
X
prophase
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