Meiosis stages in 3D

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How is meiosis different from mitosis?

Meiosis has two divisions and makes four genetically different haploid cells; mitosis has one and makes two identical diploid cells.

How does meiosis cause variation?

Crossing over swaps sections between paired chromosomes, and independent assortment mixes which chromosomes go to each gamete.

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