Download Mitosis and Meiosis Comparison Chart CELL EVENT HAPPENS

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Mitosis and Meiosis Comparison Chart
Use the chart to compare the contrast mitosis and meiosis. For events that happen during mitosis OR meiosis,
place an X in the appropriate column. Place an X in both columns if the event happens in both mitosis and
meiosis. Then answer the questions that follow.
CELL EVENT
Homologous chromosomes pair.
Two divisions take place.
Four daughter cells are produced.
Cell division associated with growth,
repair, and asexual reproduction.
One division of chromosomes occurs.
Two daughter cells are produced.
The number of chromosomes is
halved.
Chromosomes cross over.
The daughter cells are just like the
parent cells.
Produces a haploid number of
chromosomes.
Produces a diploid number of
chromosomes.
Produces gametes.
Type of cell division associated with
sexual reproduction.
The daughter cells are different than
the parent cells.
HAPPENS DURING
MITOSIS
HAPPENS DURING MEIOSIS
Mitosis & Meiosis
Questions
1. What is the purpose of meiosis?
2. Explain the difference between a haploid cell and a diploid cell.
3. How might life on earth be different if crossing over did not occur?
4. How many chromosomes are found in human somatic cells?
5. How many chromosomes are found in each human gamete?
6. Describe the differences in a cell during Prophase in Mitosis and Meiosis.
7. Write the steps of Meiosis in chronological order.
8. Draw a chromosome going through cross-over and label all of its parts.