Mitosis creates identical diploid cells in one division, while meiosis forms diverse haploid cells through two divisions. Understand how they differ in function and outcome.

Mitosis & Meiosis HESI A2 Practice Questions

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What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis produces diploid cells, while meiosis produces haploid cells.

All of the above.

Mitosis involves one division, while meiosis involves two divisions.

Mitosis produces genetically identical cells, while meiosis produces genetically diverse cells.

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