Question

There are two types of cell division. The first (A) produces cells that are identical to the original cell. The second (B) produces cells that are different from the original cell. Which type of cell division do you think is the responsible for these processes

Answer 1

A - mitosis

B - Meiosis

Step-by-step explanation:

Mitosis is also referred to as equational division or division of vegetative or somatic cells. This type of cell division leads to the production of cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.

Meiosis is also referred to as reductional cell division or the division of sex cells. The daughter cells have half of the genetic component of the parent cell. Exchange of chromosomal materials takes place between non-sister chromatids during meiosis and this ensures that the daughter cells become genetically different from their parent cell.

Hence, (A) is mitotic cell division while (B) is meotic cell division.