**Mitosis vs Meiosis: what are main differences and similarities? ** Both being vital for cell divis
, [mitosis](https://t.me/askmenow/3674) and [meiosis](https://t.me/askmenow/3677) are however fundamentally different in their functions and outcomes ā¬ļø.
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**Similarities**
Both mitosis and meiosis:
š begin with a single parent cell;
š have an interphase stage where DNA replication occurs;
š have similar fundamental stages such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
š **Differences**
š Meiosis ensures genetic diversity and the continuity of species through sexual reproduction, while mitosis facilitates growth, repair, and maintenance of an organism.
š Both mitosis and meiosis start out with DNA replication, but with different ultimate goals.
Mitosis has one round of cell division, while meiosis has two rounds.
š While mitosis yields two daughter cells that are genetically identical (2n) to the parent cell, meiosis produces four haploid (n) cells that are genetically different from the parent cell.
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**Mitosis vs Meiosis: what are main differences and similarities? ** Both being vital for cell division in [eukaryotes](https://t.me/askmenow/3669), [mitosis](https://t.me/askmenow/3674) and [meiosis](https://t.me/askmenow/3677) are however fundamentally different in their functions and outcomes ā¬ļø. ā **Similarities** Both mitosis and meiosis: š begin with a single parent cell; š have an interphase stage where DNA replication occurs; š have similar fundamental stages such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. š **Differences** š Meiosis ensures genetic diversity and the continuity of species through sexual reproduction, while mitosis facilitates growth, repair, and maintenance of an organism. š Both mitosis and meiosis start out with DNA replication, but with different ultimate goals. Mitosis has one round of cell division, while meiosis has two rounds. š While mitosis yields two daughter cells that are genetically identical (2n) to the parent cell, meiosis produces four haploid (n) cells that are genetically different from the parent cell. Subscribe- t.me/askmenow