WAEC Biology 2010 Theory — Question 12

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Mitosis produces two daughter cells while meiosis produces four daughter cells. Mitosis occurs in somatic cells while meiosis occurs during the formation of gametes (in reproductive cells). Mitosis involves one division of the nucleus while meiosis involves two divisions. There is no exchange of genetic material during mitosis while meiosis involves crossing over/exchange of genetic material (any two).