A. Write the correct answers under each column.

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mitosis and meiosis.

Basis of Comparison Mitosis Meiosis

1. Type of cell where the Eukaryotic cells Germ cells
process occurs
2. Number of cell division 1 2
3. Number of 46 chromosomes 23 chromosomes
chromosomes after / /
division Remains the same Reduced by half
4. Number of daughter
cells produce per 2 diploid cells four haploid cells
parent cell

B. To further familiarize you with the process of cell division, answer the following
questions below.
1. Meiosis is sometimes called reduction division. Why is this so?
Meiosis is defined as reduction division because when the cell is converted from a diploid
cell to a haploid cell, the number of chromosomes is reduced when the two daughter cells
are created.
2. How many cells are there at the end of meiosis II?
At the end of the meiosis II, four haploid daughter cells are obtained.
3. If body cells of a horse have 64 chromosomes, how many chromosomes are there in a
horse sperm cell?
A horse sperm cell has a haploid number of 32 chromosomes
C. Explain briefly why mitosis and meiosis are significant in organisms. (4PTS)
Meiosis and mitosis are essential in our biodiversity whereas, both of them involve
dividing cells to make new cells. These make them both fundamental processes for the
existence of all living organisms that reproduce sexually. In general, mitosis replicates
non-sex cells needed for growth and development and it helps in repairing cells. Lastly,
meiosis maintains the number of chromosomes of each species and it makes the cells
required for sexual reproduction to occur.