How does mitosis differ from meiosis?

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How does mitosis differ from meiosis?

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Mitosis produces four cells, while meiosis produces two Mitosis results in haploid cells, while meiosis results in diploid cells Mitosis maintains chromosome number, while meiosis reduces it Correct Mitosis involves two rounds of division, while meiosis has one

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Mitosis maintains the chromosome number, while meiosis reduces it by half, ensuring haploid gamete formation.

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