Comparing Mitosis & Meiosis

Your body carries out two different kinds of nuclear division. One is called MITOSIS and results in formation of new body cells for growth and repair. A second process is called MEIOSIS and results in formation of reproductive cells only. There are several important differences between mitosis and meiosis.

Purpose: Students will compare the process of Mitosis and Meiosis using model diagrams to show changes in cells during cell division.