What happens during meiosis that doesn't occur during mitosis?

Answer 1

Meiosis is characterized by reductional division, in which the number of chromosomes is cut in half, a process that does not occur during mitosis. Other features of meiosis include synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) and crossing over (exchange of chromosomal segment between nos sister chromatids).

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Answer 2

Jeremiah Allen

During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through crossing over, resulting in genetic recombination. Additionally, there are two rounds of division, resulting in four haploid daughter cells. This process shuffles genetic information and increases genetic diversity. In contrast, mitosis involves only one round of division, resulting in two identical diploid daughter cells.

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