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Comparing Meiosis and Mitosis

Comparing Meiosis and Mitosis

Comparing Meiosis and Mitosis

Meiosis and mitosis are both preceded by one round of DNA replication; however, meiosis includes two nuclear divisions. The four daughter cells resulting from meiosis are haploid and genetically distinct. The daughter cells resulting from mitosis are diploid and identical to the parent cell.

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