Mitosis Biology

Mitosis

A type of cell division resulting in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, crucial for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.

Stages of Mitosis

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and Cytokinesis, each with specific events leading to the division of a cell.

Meiosis

A cell division process in sexual reproduction producing gametes with genetic diversity, involving Meiosis I (Reduction Division) and Meiosis II (Equational Division).

Genetic Variation

Enhanced by processes like Crossing Over, Independent Assortment, and Random Fertilization during meiosis, leading to diverse genetic combinations.

Importance of Meiosis

Ensures the production of haploid gametes, promotes genetic diversity, and holds evolutionary significance in driving genetic variation.