Mitosis and Meiosis!

What is mitosis?

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

What happens during prophase of mitosis?

Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

What occurs during metaphase of mitosis?

Chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane.

What is anaphase in mitosis?

Sister chromatids are pulled apart towards opposite poles.

What occurs during telophase of mitosis?

Nuclear envelopes reform around each set of chromosomes, which decondense back into chromatin.

What is cytokinesis?

The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

What is meiosis?

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically different gametes (sperm or eggs).

What happens during prophase I of meiosis?

Homologous chromosomes pair up to form tetrads, and crossing over occurs.

What occurs during metaphase I of meiosis?

Tetrads align at the cell's equator.

What happens during anaphase I of meiosis?

Homologous chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles.

What is the result of meiosis?

Four genetically varied haploid cells.

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Growth and tissue repair.

During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?

Prophase I.

What is the key difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis results in 2 identical cells; Meiosis results in 4 genetically varied gametes.

What simple phrase can help remember mitosis?

Grow and Repair!

What simple phrase can help remember meiosis?

Gametes for Sex!