- Mitosis results in 2 daughter cells that are genetically identical to each other and the parent cell, producing diploid cells through a single division involving prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, creating somatic (body) cells.
- Meiosis results in 4 genetically unique daughter cells that differ from each other and the parent cell, producing haploid cells through two divisions (meiosis I and meiosis II) with phases including prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, prophase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, and telophase II, creating gametes (sex cells).
- Both mitosis and meiosis begin with a diploid parent cell, produce new cells, involve cell division, and share the same basic steps (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of meiosis worksheet for middle school.
