* Mitosis produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. This is essential for:
* Growth: Organisms grow by increasing the number of cells through mitosis.
* Repair: When tissues are damaged, mitosis helps replace lost or damaged cells.
* Asexual reproduction: Some organisms, like bacteria and plants, reproduce asexually by creating clones of themselves through mitosis.
* Meiosis, on the other hand, is involved in sexual reproduction. It produces four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is essential for creating gametes (sperm and egg cells) that combine to form a new organism.
