Differentiate between the events of mitosis and meiosis.
(N/A)
| Mitosis | Meiosis |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ It occurs in somatic cells. | $(1)$ It occurs in germ cells (gamete formation). |
| $(2)$ Two daughter cells are produced at the end. | $(2)$ Four daughter cells are produced at the end. |
| $(3)$ The number of chromosomes in daughter cells is equal to the parent cell. | $(3)$ The number of chromosomes in daughter cells is half that of the parent cell. |
| $(4)$ It is a single-step division process. | $(4)$ It is a complex process involving two successive divisions ($Meiosis-I$ and $Meiosis-II$). |
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