Here's why:
* Mitosis replicates chromosomes: During mitosis, the chromosomes are duplicated, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's genetic material.
* No crossing over: Unlike meiosis, there's no crossing over or recombination of genetic material in mitosis.
Meiosis, on the other hand, produces daughter cells that are genetically different from the parent cell. This is due to the process of crossing over and the random assortment of chromosomes during meiosis.
