3(ii)
Give one difference between the number of chromosomes passed on to each daughter cell in mitosis and meiosis.
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| Mitosis | Meiosis |
|---|---|
| Each daughter cell receives the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, i.e. the diploid number (46 in humans). | Each daughter cell receives half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, i.e. the haploid number (23 in humans). |