Question

Can someone help? Why are the cells made in meiosis different from cells made in mitosis?

Answer 1

cells made in meiosis are sex cells, and they only have half as many chromosomes, however, twice as many cells are produced in meiosis

Answer 2

But how do they only have half as many? What does that mean? Does this make them genetically different?

Answer 3

no, it means that only half of the genes are transffered so the product of the sex cells is something totally different

Answer 4

I just did this recently for biology. @tehPretty1

Answer 5

I can give a few helpful links.

Answer 6

Okay!

Answer 7

https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/meiosis-and-sexual-reproduction-11/the-process-of-meiosis-92/comparing-meiosis-and-mitosis-406-11633/

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Answer 10

Cells formed as a result of meiosis are haploid (n), whereas that of mitosis are diploid (2n)