Biology - Mitosis and Meiosis Comparison

PURPOSE

• Mitosis: Reproduction of cells for growth and repair, by making daughter cells identical to the parent cell
• Meiosis: To produce sex cells, or gametes.

TAKES PLACE...

• Mitosis: All other cells
• Meiosis: Reproductive organs, the testes and ovaries 

PRODUCES

• Mitosis: Two daughter cells 
• Meiosis: Four gametes

WHAT HAPPENS TO…