16.+Comparing+Mitosis+and+Meiosis

__Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis__
Look at the following animation that helps to explain the processes of mitosis and meiosis.

To compare means to talk about the similarities and differences between the two processes.
 * ACTIVITIES:** 1. Copy and complete the table in your own notes.


 * //**Feature**// || //**Mitosis**// || //**Meiosis**// ||
 * Role in unicellular organisms || reproduction || None ||
 * Role in multicellular organisms || Growth and repair || reproduction ||
 * Examples of cells in the human body where this process would occur || Skin, heart, Lungs || Ovaries ||
 * Number of cells produced through this process || Two || Four ||
 * Are the cells identical to the parent (original) cell? || Yes. || No. ||
 * How many chromosomes do the cells produced contain? || 46 || 23 ||

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