Question

Mitosis produces two daughter cells whereas meiosis produces ______ daughter cells.

Answer 1

Mitosis and Meiosis:

1. Cell division that results in two nuclei that are identical to the original nucleus is called mitosis.
2. Mitosis occurs in somatic cells.
3. Cell division that results in four nuclei, each having half the number of chromosomes of the original cell is called meiosis.
4. Meiosis occurs in the cells that give rise to the gametes i.e., the egg and the sperm.

Final answer: Mitosis produces two daughter cells whereas meiosis produces four daughter cells.