Here's why:
* Mitosis produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. These cells are diploid, meaning they have a full set of chromosomes. This is how our bodies grow and repair themselves.
* Meiosis produces four daughter cells that are genetically unique from the parent cell and from each other. These cells are haploid, meaning they have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is essential for sexual reproduction, as the fusion of two haploid gametes (sperm and egg) creates a new diploid individual.
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