Cell division and chromosomal mutations fundamentally shape genetic inheritance and cellular reproduction. Genetic differences in meiosis vs mitosis play crucial roles in maintaining life and creating genetic diversity.
- Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells for growth and repair in somatic cells
- Differences in daughter cells from meiosis include reduced chromosome number and genetic variation
- Meiosis generates four genetically diverse cells through crossing over
- Chromosome mutation types in cell division can include deletions, duplications, inversions, and translocations
- Both processes begin with diploid parent cells but serve different biological purposes
