Definition: A type of cellular reproduction in
which the number of chromosomes are reduced
by half through the separation of homologous
chromosomes, producing two haploid cells.
Function: Genetic diversity through sexual reproduction.
Type of Reproduction: Sexual
Occurs in: Humans, animals, plants, fungi.
Genetically: Different
Crossing Over: Yes, mixing of chromosomes can occur
Pairing of homologs: Yes
Number of Divisions: 2
Number of Daughter Cells produced: 4 Haploid cells
Chromosome number: Reduced by half
Steps: (Meiosis 1) Prophase I, Metaphase
I, Anaphase I, Telophase I; (Meiosis 2)
Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II
and Telophase II.
Karyokinesis : Occurs in Interphase I.
Cytokinesis: Occurs in Telophase I and in Telophase II.
Centromeres Split: The centromeres do not separate
during anaphase I, but during anaphase II
Creates: Sex cells only: female egg cells or male
sperm cells.
Discovered by : Oscar Hertwing
Comparing meiosis and mitosis.
Mitosis
Definition:A process of asexual reproduction in
which the cell divides in two producing a replica,
with an equal number of chromosomes in each
resulting diploid cell.
Function: Cellular reproduction and general growth and
repair of the body.
Type of Reproduction : Asexual
Occurs in: All organisms
Genetically: identical
Crossing over, no, crossing over cannot occur.
Chromosome number remains the same
Karyokinesis: Occurs in Interphase
Cytokinesis: Occurs in Telophase
Centromeres Split: The centromeres split during anaphase