Mitosis V. Meiosis
EVENT |
MITOSIS |
MEIOSIS |
Number of cells formed |
Two (2) diploid cells |
Four (4) haploid cells |
Number of chromosomes in each cell |
46 (Diploid) |
23 (Haploid) |
Number of cytoplasmic divisions |
One (1) division |
Two (2) division |
Number of division sequences |
One (1) division |
Two (2) division |
Type of cell formed |
Forms somatic (body) cells |
Forms gamete (sex) cells |
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