{"id":144315,"date":"2022-03-20T00:19:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T18:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/"},"modified":"2025-06-03T15:34:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T10:04:47","slug":"differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences between Mitosis and Meiosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 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title=\"Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis\">Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#Mitosis_Key_Highlights\" title=\"Mitosis: Key Highlights\">Mitosis: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#Meiosis_Key_Highlights\" title=\"Meiosis: Key Highlights\">Meiosis: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#Similarities_Between_Mitosis_and_Meiosis\" title=\"Similarities Between Mitosis and Meiosis\">Similarities Between Mitosis and Meiosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#Memory_Tricks_to_Learn_the_Difference_Between_Mitosis_and_Meiosis\" title=\"Memory Tricks to Learn the Difference Between Mitosis and Meiosis\">Memory Tricks to Learn the Difference Between Mitosis and Meiosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#FAQs_on_Difference_between_Mitosis_and_Meiosis\" title=\"FAQs on Difference between Mitosis and Meiosis\">FAQs on Difference between Mitosis and Meiosis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#What_are_5_differences_between_mitosis_and_meiosis\" title=\"What are 5 differences between mitosis and meiosis?\">What are 5 differences between mitosis and meiosis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#What_is_mitosis_and_meiosis\" title=\"What is mitosis and meiosis?\">What is mitosis and meiosis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-mitosis-and-meiosis\/#What_is_the_difference_between_mitosis_and_meiosis\" title=\"What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?\">What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Mitosis and Meiosis<\/strong> are two types of cell division that occur in eukaryotic cells. Both processes involve the division of a cell&#8217;s nucleus, but they have different outcomes. Learn about the <strong>difference between Mitosis and Meiosis<\/strong> in this article.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698437\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Differences between Mitosis and Meiosis\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Cell_division\"><\/span>What is Cell division?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, let\u2019s understand the cell division. <strong>Cell division<\/strong> is a fundamental process that allows organisms to grow, repair themselves, and reproduce. It is a highly regulated and orchestrated process that involves a series of carefully choreographed steps.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of cell division is the division of the cell&#8217;s nucleus, which contains the genetic material (DNA). This process is known as nuclear division and takes two main forms: mitosis and meiosis.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to nuclear division, cell division also involves the division of the <strong>cytoplasm<\/strong>, which is the cell&#8217;s jelly-like substance that surrounds the nucleus. This process is known as <strong>cytokinesis<\/strong>. Cytokinesis typically occurs after nuclear division is complete and ensures that each daughter cell receives an equal share of the cytoplasm.<\/p>\n<p>Cell division is a complex and essential process that plays a vital role in the life of all organisms. It is a process that is constantly happening in our bodies, allowing us to grow, repair ourselves, and reproduce.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Mitosis\"><\/span>What is Mitosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/mitosis\/\"><strong>Mitosis<\/strong><\/a> is a type of cell division that results in the formation of two identical daughter cells. Each daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Mitosis is the type of cell division that occurs in somatic cells, which are the cells that make up the body. Somatic cells are diploid, meaning that they have two copies of each chromosome.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Meiosis\"><\/span>What is Meiosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Meiosis<\/strong> is a type of cell division that results in the formation of four haploid daughter cells. Each haploid daughter cell has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Meiosis is the type of cell division that occurs in germ cells, which are the cells that give rise to gametes (sex cells). Gametes are haploid, meaning that they have only one copy of each chromosome.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_Between_Mitosis_and_Meiosis\"><\/span>Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mitosis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Meiosis<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interphase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chromosomes replicate during the S phase of interphase.<\/td>\n<td>Chromosomes replicate during the S phase of interphase.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Prophase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Each chromosome replicates to form two sister chromatids. The mitotic spindle begins to form.<\/td>\n<td>Homologous chromosomes pair up and form bivalents. Crossing-over occurs between non-sister chromatids.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Metaphase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chromosomes align at the equator of the cell.<\/td>\n<td>Bivalents align at the equator of the cell.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Anaphase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.<\/td>\n<td>Homologous chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Telophase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Two daughter cells are formed, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.<\/td>\n<td>Four daughter cells are formed, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of reproduction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Asexual<\/td>\n<td>Sexual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Occurrence<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>All cells<\/td>\n<td>Reproductive cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Function<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cell growth and repair<\/td>\n<td>Genetic diversity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cytokinesis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Occurs in telophase<\/td>\n<td>Occurs in telophase I and telophase II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Discovered by<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Walther Flemming<\/td>\n<td>Oscar Hertwig<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitosis_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>Mitosis: Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Mitosis is a continuous process of cell division present in all types of living cells.<\/li>\n<li>The process includes four main phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.<\/li>\n<li>Mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction resulting in the division of cells.<\/li>\n<li>During mitosis, the nuclear membrane breaks down, spindle fibers attach to chromatids at the centromere, pulling them apart.<\/li>\n<li>Once chromatids reach opposite ends, spindle fibers disintegrate, and a new nuclear membrane forms around chromosomes, yielding two identical nuclei.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meiosis_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>Meiosis: Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Meiosis is a type of nuclear cell division leading to daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the original cell.<\/li>\n<li>Organisms that are diploid produce haploid cells through meiosis, with each daughter cell obtaining a complete set of chromosomes.<\/li>\n<li>In humans, this reduces the chromosome number from 46 to 23, occurring in germ cells for sperm and eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Fertilization restores the chromosome number to 46 by combining a sperm and egg.<\/li>\n<li>Meiosis involves two stages: meiosis I (homologous chromosomes separate) and meiosis II (similar to mitosis, chromatids separate).<\/li>\n<li>Spindle fibers play a role in separating chromosomes and chromatids in meiosis.<\/li>\n<li>The end result of meiosis is four cells, each possessing a complete set of chromosomes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similarities_Between_Mitosis_and_Meiosis\"><\/span>Similarities Between Mitosis and Meiosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Both mitosis and meiosis occur in cell nuclei and are observable under a microscope.<\/li>\n<li>Both processes involve cell division.<\/li>\n<li>Both processes take place during the M-phase of the cell cycle, featuring prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.<\/li>\n<li>Synthesis of DNA occurs in both mitosis and meiosis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memory_Tricks_to_Learn_the_Difference_Between_Mitosis_and_Meiosis\"><\/span>Memory Tricks to Learn the Difference Between Mitosis and Meiosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mitosis and meiosis are fundamental cellular processes involving chromosomes&#8217; division and the formation of new nuclei. To better grasp the sequence of events in mitosis, consider the changes that occur to the chromosomes, centrosomes, nuclear membrane, and cell plasma membrane at each stage. This approach can be extended to meiosis to better understand both processes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Mnemonics, like the catchy phrase &#8220;I Prefer Mating At Teatime&#8221; \u2013 Chamillionaire, provide a helpful way to memorize the order of mitotic stages.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mnemonics Mitosis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prophase: &#8220;P&#8221; for &#8220;putting on a pro&#8221; &#8211; chromosomes are condensing and becoming visible.<\/li>\n<li>Metaphase: &#8220;M&#8221; for &#8220;middle&#8221; &#8211; chromosomes are lined up at the middle of the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Anaphase: &#8220;A&#8221; for &#8220;apart&#8221; &#8211; sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Telophase: &#8220;T&#8221; for &#8220;taking off&#8221; &#8211; nuclear envelopes form around the separated chromosomes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Mnemonics Meiosis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mnemonics Meiosis I:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prophase I: &#8220;P&#8221; for &#8220;pairing&#8221; &#8211; homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material.<\/li>\n<li>Metaphase I: &#8220;M&#8221; for &#8220;middle&#8221; &#8211; homologous chromosomes line up at the middle of the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Anaphase I: &#8220;A&#8221; for &#8220;apart&#8221; &#8211; homologous chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Telophase I: &#8220;T&#8221; for &#8220;taking off&#8221; &#8211; nuclear envelopes form around the separated homologous chromosomes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Mnemonics Meiosis II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prophase II: &#8220;P&#8221; for &#8220;putting on a pro&#8221; &#8211; chromosomes condense and become visible.<\/li>\n<li>Metaphase II: &#8220;M&#8221; for &#8220;middle&#8221; &#8211; chromosomes line up at the middle of the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Anaphase II: &#8220;A&#8221; for &#8220;apart&#8221; &#8211; sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Telophase II: &#8220;T&#8221; for &#8220;taking off&#8221; &#8211; nuclear envelopes form around the separated sister chromatids.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Check all Difference Between Articles<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Difference Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/difference-between-prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cell\/\"><strong>Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/difference-between-dna-and-rna\/\"><strong>Difference Between DNA and RNA<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/difference-between-cold-blooded-and-warm-blooded\/\"><strong>Difference Between Cold Blooded and Warm Blooded<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2&quot;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/difference-between-flora-and-fauna\/\"><strong>Difference Between Flora and Fauna<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Difference_between_Mitosis_and_Meiosis\"><\/span>FAQs on Difference between Mitosis and Meiosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_5_differences_between_mitosis_and_meiosis\"><\/span>What are 5 differences between mitosis and meiosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMitosis produces two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four haploid daughter cells. Mitosis maintains the diploid chromosome number, while meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half. Mitosis is involved in asexual reproduction, while meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction. Mitosis occurs in all cells, while meiosis occurs only in germ cells (sex cells). Crossing over occurs in meiosis but not in mitosis.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_mitosis_and_meiosis\"><\/span>What is mitosis and meiosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMitosis is involved in growth and repair, while meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_mitosis_and_meiosis\"><\/span>What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMitosis: Chromosomes condense and form sister chromatids. Meiosis: Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material. Mitosis: Sister chromatids align at the equator of the cell. Meiosis: Homologous chromosomes line up at the middle of the cell. Mitosis: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell. Meiosis: Homologous chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell. Mitosis: Sister chromatids arrive at opposite poles of the cell and begin to decondense. Meiosis: Nuclear envelopes form around the separated homologous chromosomes.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are 5 differences between mitosis and meiosis?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four haploid daughter cells. Mitosis maintains the diploid chromosome number, while meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half. Mitosis is involved in asexual reproduction, while meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction. Mitosis occurs in all cells, while meiosis occurs only in germ cells (sex cells). 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