Mitosis vs Meiosis

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Note from the author:
Sorting activity for features/descriptions of mitosis and meiosis. This was adapted from a venn diagram.
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Identify and sort each phrase as either a description/feature of mitosis, meiosis, or both.

  • creates new cells
  • creates 2 cells
  • increases genetic diversity
  • unique daughter cells
  • purpose: sexual reproduction
  • creates diploid cells
  • cell division: twice
  • occurs in reproductive system only
  • creates haploid cells
  • occurs in all body systems
  • purpose: growth and repair
  • cell divsion: once
  • sex cells
  • identical daughter cells
  • somatic cells
  • creates 4 cells
  • occurs in every organism
  • DNA replication: once
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis
  • Both