Mitosis vs. Meiosis
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Flashcards covering the key concepts of mitosis and meiosis, their definitions, and differences.
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Mitosis
A specific stage in the cell cycle where somatic cells divide, resulting in two identical diploid daughter cells.
Meiosis
The process by which sex cells divide, resulting in four haploid gametes.
Diploid
A cell that has two copies of each chromosome.
Haploid
A cell that has one copy of each chromosome.
Chromosome replication during Mitosis
Occurs before the cell divides, resulting in daughter cells that are genetically identical.
Stages of Mitosis
Includes prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Daughter cells of Mitosis
Two genetically identical daughter cells that are diploid.
Daughter cells of Meiosis I
Two haploid daughter cells, resulting from the first division of meiosis.
Chromosome number after Meiosis
Halved in each daughter cell, resulting in haploid cells.
Chiasma
The site of crossing over during meiosis.
Tetrad formation
Formed by synapsis of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
