Meiosis and mitosis: Learn the differences and similarities between mitosis

Learn the differences and similarities between mitosis and meiosis , two types of cell division. Mitosis produces diploid body cells, while meiosis produces haploid gametes with genetic diversity. Learn the key concepts of mitosis and meiosis , two types of cell division that occur in living organisms. Compare and contrast their stages, functions, modes of reproduction and outcomes with examples and diagrams. Cells divide and reproduce in two ways, mitosis and meiosis . Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, whereas meiosis results in four sex cells. Below we highlight the key differences and similarities between the two types of cell division. Abstract Meiosis is the specialized cell division that generates gametes. In contrast to mitosis , molecular mechanisms and regulation of meiosis are much less understood. Meiosis shares mechanisms and regulation with mitosis in many aspects, but also has critical differences from mitosis . This review highlights these differences between meiosis and mitosis . Recent studies using various model systems revealed differences in a surprisingly wide range of aspects, including cell-cycle regulation ...