What are the differences between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis and mitosis are two distinct processes involved in cell division, but they differ in their purpose and outcomes. Mitosis is responsible for the growth and maintenance of multicellular organisms, as well as tissue repair. It results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell. On the other hand, meiosis occurs only in the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs) for sexual reproduction. It involves two sequential divisions resulting in the production of four genetically unique daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes. Meiosis allows for genetic diversity through the shuffling of genetic material during crossing over and independent assortment of homologous chromosomes.

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