Meiosis

Asexual Reproduction
One organism splits into 2
Results in identical clone
Done through mitosis
 Sexual Reproduction
Involvesgametes
Combining of chromosomes from 2
parents
 Meiosis
Formation of haploid gametes
Cell divides twice
 Crossing Over

The exchange of genes

(pieces of chromosome)
between homologous
chromosomes
Contributes to genetic
variability.
 Resulting cells are Leads to VARIATION
genetically identical Offspring have unique
Diploid Cells genetic combination
Body (Somatic Cells) Haploid
Cell Divides Once Gametes
Results in 2 identical Cell Divides Twice
cells Results in 4 not identical
cells

MITOSIS
MEIOSIS