Mitosis: when out of control, a tumour may occur, important for the repair of damaged tissues where new cells need to be identical to the original, the original cell forms 2 daughter cells, daughter cells are genetically identical copies of the parent cell, involves one cell division, Meiosis: produces genetic variation, 4 gametes are made, daughter cells contain half the genetic information compared to the parent cell, happens only in gamete producing organs like ovaries, testes, pollen sacs and ovules, involves 2 cell divisions,

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