Mitosis

Mitosis involves a single cell division and result in two diploid cells 

Meiosis

• Divisions: 2 (Meiosis I and Meiosis II)

• Result: 4 daughter cells

• Chromosome number: Haploid (2n → n, half the parent’s number)

• Genetic variation: Yes, because of crossing over (in Prophase I) and independent assortment.

• Purpose: Produce gametes (sperm and eggs) for sexual reproduction

• completion of meiosis produced four diploid daughter cell