Meiosis The division of eukaryotic cells The goal of meiosis is to produce sperm or eggs cells, also known as gametes. The resulting gametes are NOT genetically identical to the parent cell. The new cells have only half of the parent cell’s This is necessary so that when a sperm and an...
Mitosis Mitosis is divided into four phases: Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Prophase Chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Spindles Centrioles Nuclear Envelope Chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Centrioles separate and spindles begin to form. Nuclear envelope breaks down. Metaphase Chromosomes line...