meiosis
mitosis
consists of 1 round of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
final chromosome number of daughter cells is same as parent
generates all body cells, except gametes
requires dissolution of nuclear membrane
produced cells are genetically variable
the method of reproduction for multicellular, sexual organisms
generates gametes
consists of two rounds of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
results in two new daughter cells
produced cells are genetically identical
is the method of reproduction for unicellular, asexual organisms
progression through stages is regulated by cell signaling
requires copying of genetic material
reproductive
final chromosome number of daughter cells is half that of parent
results in four new daughter cells
cell division (general)
