Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis.

Part A. Describe two processes that occur in both mitosis and meiosis.

Part B. Think about the cells at the outcome of both processes. How are they different? Explain at least two differences.

Part A:

1. Both the processes of meiosis and mitosis are the kinds of cell division in which one cell forms or produces more than one cell, that is, both follow duplications of chromosomes.

2. Both the procedures include dissociation of the nuclear membrane, and both require spindle fibers to move the chromosomes around.

Part B:

1. Mitosis comprises one stage while meiosis comprises two stages. Mitosis produces diploid cells, while on the other hand, meiosis generates haploid cells.

2. Mitosis gives rise to two similar daughter cells, while meiosis gives rise to four genetically similar daughter cells.