Question

Write a short essay that contrasts mitosis and meiosis, including their respective roles in organisms, the mechanisms by which they achieve their respective outcomes, and the consequences should either process fail to be executed with absolute fidelity.

write the terms on the left to the appropriate blanks on the right to complete the sentences. Terms can be used once, more than once, or not at all.
meiosis
mitosis
Compared with _____________ , which maintains chromosomal constancy__________, provides for a reduction in chromosome number and an opportunity for exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. In ___________ there is no change in chromosome number or kind in the two daughter cells, whereas in ________ numerous potentially different haploid (n) cells are produced. During oogenesis, only one of the four products of _____________ is functional; however, four of the four products of _____________________of spermatogenesis are potentially functional.

Answer 1

1. Mitosis.

2. Mitosis and meiosis.

3. egg cell and sperm cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mitosis is a type of cell division in which a single cell divide into two daughter cells having double number of chromosomes whereas meiosis is a type of cell division in which a parent cell divides into four daughter cells having half number of chromosomes. mitosis occurs in the body cells whereas meiosis occurs in sex cells. If mitosis becomes uncontrolled it causes cancer whereas if meiosis becomes uncontrolled it causes genetic disorders.