ICSE Class X Biology 2014 Solved Papers

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Given below is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow :
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How will you differentiate between mitosis and meiosis on the basis of the chromosome number in the daughter cells?
Solution:  
In Mitosis : The chromosome number in daughter cell is same as that of the mother cell i.e., diploid mother cell gives rise to 2 diploid daughter cells.
In Meiosis : The chromosome number is halved in the daughter cells i.e., the diploid mother cell gives rise to four haploid daughter cells.
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