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