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Ann Villamor @annevillamor_sun
Cell division happens in two main ways: mitosis and meiosis. These processes are essential for growth, repair, and... Show more
Ever wonder how your body grows new skin cells or how organisms reproduce? The answer lies in cell division! Mitosis and meiosis are two different types of cell division with distinct purposes.
Mitosis involves just one division, producing two identical daughter cells that match the parent cell. These daughter cells are diploid, meaning they maintain the same chromosome number as the original cell. Mitosis occurs in almost all organisms (except viruses) and creates all your body cells except eggs and sperm.
During mitosis, individual chromosomes line up along the cell's equator during metaphase. Then in anaphase, sister chromatids separate to opposite poles. The process is relatively quick, especially during prophase, and doesn't involve genetic recombination.
Did you know? Every day, your body produces billions of new cells through mitosis to replace old or damaged cells. That's why cuts heal and your hair grows!
Meiosis is all about creating genetic diversity - crucial for evolution and adaptation! Unlike mitosis, meiosis involves two successive cell divisions and produces four daughter cells instead of two.
The resulting cells are haploid, meaning they have half the chromosomes of the parent cell. This is essential for reproduction since these cells become eggs and sperm (germ cells). When they eventually combine during fertilization, the normal chromosome number is restored.
Meiosis only occurs in animals, plants, and fungi. It features a longer prophase I where crossing over happens - chromosomes exchange genetic material, creating unique combinations. During metaphase I, pairs of chromosomes (not individual ones) line up along the equator, and during anaphase I, sister chromatids move together to the same pole.
Remember this! The genetic diversity created through meiosis explains why siblings look different despite having the same parents. Each egg and sperm contains a unique genetic combination.
Though different, mitosis and meiosis share important similarities that show their evolutionary relationship. Both processes begin with a diploid parent cell that has completed DNA replication during interphase.
Both follow the same general phases interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Meiosis simply goes through these phases twice! During metaphase II of meiosis, individual chromosomes line up just like in mitosis. Similarly, sister chromatids separate to opposite poles during anaphase in mitosis and anaphase II in meiosis.
Both processes conclude with cytokinesis, the physical division of the cell's cytoplasm. This final step completes the formation of new cells, though with different genetic compositions depending on whether it's mitosis or meiosis.
Study tip Think of mitosis as making "more of the same" (identical copies) while meiosis "mixes it up" (creating genetic diversity). This fundamental difference explains their different roles in living organisms.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
Ann Villamor
@annevillamor_sun
Cell division happens in two main ways: mitosis and meiosis. These processes are essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in living organisms. Understanding their differences and similarities helps explain how organisms develop and pass on genetic information.
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Ever wonder how your body grows new skin cells or how organisms reproduce? The answer lies in cell division! Mitosis and meiosis are two different types of cell division with distinct purposes.
Mitosis involves just one division, producing two identical daughter cells that match the parent cell. These daughter cells are diploid, meaning they maintain the same chromosome number as the original cell. Mitosis occurs in almost all organisms (except viruses) and creates all your body cells except eggs and sperm.
During mitosis, individual chromosomes line up along the cell's equator during metaphase. Then in anaphase, sister chromatids separate to opposite poles. The process is relatively quick, especially during prophase, and doesn't involve genetic recombination.
Did you know? Every day, your body produces billions of new cells through mitosis to replace old or damaged cells. That's why cuts heal and your hair grows!
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Meiosis is all about creating genetic diversity - crucial for evolution and adaptation! Unlike mitosis, meiosis involves two successive cell divisions and produces four daughter cells instead of two.
The resulting cells are haploid, meaning they have half the chromosomes of the parent cell. This is essential for reproduction since these cells become eggs and sperm (germ cells). When they eventually combine during fertilization, the normal chromosome number is restored.
Meiosis only occurs in animals, plants, and fungi. It features a longer prophase I where crossing over happens - chromosomes exchange genetic material, creating unique combinations. During metaphase I, pairs of chromosomes (not individual ones) line up along the equator, and during anaphase I, sister chromatids move together to the same pole.
Remember this! The genetic diversity created through meiosis explains why siblings look different despite having the same parents. Each egg and sperm contains a unique genetic combination.
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Though different, mitosis and meiosis share important similarities that show their evolutionary relationship. Both processes begin with a diploid parent cell that has completed DNA replication during interphase.
Both follow the same general phases: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Meiosis simply goes through these phases twice! During metaphase II of meiosis, individual chromosomes line up just like in mitosis. Similarly, sister chromatids separate to opposite poles during anaphase in mitosis and anaphase II in meiosis.
Both processes conclude with cytokinesis, the physical division of the cell's cytoplasm. This final step completes the formation of new cells, though with different genetic compositions depending on whether it's mitosis or meiosis.
Study tip: Think of mitosis as making "more of the same" (identical copies) while meiosis "mixes it up" (creating genetic diversity). This fundamental difference explains their different roles in living organisms.
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
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Transform this note into: ✓ 50+ Practice Questions ✓ Interactive Flashcards ✓ Full Mock Exam ✓ Essay Outlines
Notes detailing the basics of chromosomes in genetics and biology.
BiologyThese notes review the process of Mitosis and what the result is
BiologyBiology - learn about, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telephase, meiosis I and II, sexual reproduction, chromosomes, zygote, cytokinesis, genetic variation, adaptation, mitosis vs meiosis, haploid, diploid.
BiologyDNA Notes that is about Deoxyribonucleic Acid
BiologyBio notes
BiologyFour stages of the cell cycle, cell division in prokaryotes and eukaryotes are the topics discussed here.
BiologyApp Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
