NAME - SUBHASHREE PARIDA GROUP - 6

REG NO. - 2101020204 ROLL NO. - CSI21031

CSE (IoT & CYBERSECURITY)

A Journey Through
Mitosis and
Meiosis
 Introduction.

An Mitosis.

Agenda Page Miosis.

Conclusion.

References.
 Introduction
Cell division is the process by which a parent cell divides
into two or more daughter cells. This process is
essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in living
organisms.
There are two types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis.
Mitosis is the type of cell division that occurs in somatic
(non-reproductive) cells, while meiosis is the type of cell
division that occurs in reproductive cells.
 Mitosis
Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in the formation of
two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell. The
process consists of four main stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase,
and telophase.
During prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible
under a microscope. The nuclear envelope also breaks down,
allowing the chromosomes to move freely in the cell. In metaphase,
the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell, and spindle fibers
attach to each chromosome. Anaphase is when the spindle fibers pull
the sister chromatids apart, and the chromosomes move towards
opposite poles of the cell. Finally, during telophase, the nuclear
envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell
divides in a process called cytokinesis.
 Meiosis
Meiosis is the process of cell division that occurs in
reproductive cells (sperm and egg cells) and results in
the formation of four genetically diverse daughter cells.
The process consists of two rounds of cell division,
known as meiosis I and meiosis II.
During meiosis I, the homologous chromosomes pair up
and exchange genetic material in a process called
crossing over. This results in genetic diversity among
the daughter cells. In meiosis II, the sister chromatids
separate, resulting in four haploid daughter cells. These
daughter cells are genetically diverse due to the random
assortment of chromosomes during meiosis I and
meiosis II.
Conclusion In conclusion, cell division is a complex
process that is essential for growth, repair,
and reproduction in living organisms.
Mitosis and meiosis are the two types of
cell division, each with their own unique
characteristics and functions.
While errors in cell division can lead to
serious health problems, regulation of the
cell cycle through checkpoints helps to
ensure that the process proceeds smoothly.
Understanding cell division is crucial for
understanding the basic biology of life and
can lead to important medical
breakthroughs in the future.
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