Question

mitosis vs. meiosis
drag the appropriate answer to each box
\t\t\tmitosis\tmeiosis
purpose\t\t\t
number of divisions\t\t\t
chromosom e count\t\t\t
results\t\t\t
type of cells produced\t\t\t

sexual reproduction
gametes (sperm & egg)
body cells
2 divisions
1 divisions

haploid (n)
diploid (2n)
growth and repair
2 identical cells
4 unique cells

Explanation:

Match each term to the correct row based on the core functions and outcomes of mitosis and meiosis:

1. Purpose: Mitosis is for growth/repair of somatic tissue; meiosis enables sexual reproduction to make gametes.
2. Number of divisions: Mitosis has one round of division; meiosis has two sequential divisions.
3. Chromosome Count: Mitosis produces diploid (2n) cells matching the parent; meiosis produces haploid (n) cells with half the chromosomes.
4. Results: Mitosis makes 2 genetically identical cells; meiosis makes 4 unique, genetically diverse cells.
5. Type of cells produced: Mitosis creates body (somatic) cells; meiosis creates gametes (sperm & egg).

Answer:

Category	Mitosis	Meiosis
Number of divisions	1 divisions	2 divisions
Chromosome Count	Diploid (2n)	Haploid (n)
Results	2 identical cells	4 unique cells
Type of cells produced	Body cells	Gametes (sperm & egg)