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Mitosis vs meiosis
publish date: 2026/06/16 11:28:12.280260 UTC
Complete the comparison by dragging the correct terms into the placeholders:
Mitosis produces (1) daughter cells that are (2), while meiosis produces (3) daughter cells that are (4).
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two
diploid (2n)
four
haploid (n)
Correct Answer
(1) two
(2) diploid (2n)
(3) four
(4) haploid (n)
Explanation
The fundamental difference in outcomes:
| Mitosis | Meiosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Daughter cells | Two | Four |
| Chromosome number | Diploid (2n) | Haploid (n) |
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide