Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Understanding How Cells Reproduce
What is Cell Division? - The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells - Essential for growth, repair, and reproduction [Image: cell_division_diagram.jpg]
The Cell Cycle - Interphase (G1, S, G2) - M phase (Mitosis or Meiosis) - Cytokinesis [Image: cell_cycle.png]
Mitosis Overview - Produces 2 identical daughter cells - Used for growth and repair - Occurs in somatic (body) cells [Image: mitosis_overview.png]
Meiosis Overview - Produces 4 non-identical daughter cells - Used for sexual reproduction - Occurs in gametes [Image: meiosis_overview.png]
Phases of Meiosis - Meiosis I and Meiosis II - Each with Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase [Image: meiosis_phases.png]
Importance of Crossing Over - Happens during Prophase I - Increases genetic diversity [Image: crossing_over.png]
Mitosis vs Meiosis Feature | Mitosis | Meiosis -------------|--------------------|------------------------ # of Divisions| 1 | 2 # of Cells | 2 identical | 4 different Chromosomes | Full set (diploid) | Half set (haploid) [Image: mitosis_vs_meiosis.png]