Meiosis
* Requires two nuclear divisions
*Chromosomes synapse and cross over
*Centromeres survive Anaphase 1
*Halves chromosomes number
*Produces four daughter nuclei
*Produces daughter cells genetically different from parent and each other
*Used only for sexual reproduction
Mitosis
*Requires one nuclear division
*Chromosomes do not synapse nor cross over
*Centromeres dissolve on mitotic anaphase
*Preserve chromosome number
*Produces two daughter nuclei
*Produces daughter cells genetically identical to parent and to each other
*Used for asexual reproduction and growth
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