# Describe the differences between mitosis and meiosis in terms of the cells produced.

> WJEC GCSE Biology (Wales) — 2.2.1 Mitosis and meiosis · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Mitosis produces two cells / meiosis produces four cells
2. Mitosis produces cells that are genetically identical (to the parent cell) / meiosis produces cells that are genetically different
3. Mitosis produces diploid cells (with the full number of chromosomes) / meiosis produces haploid cells (with half the number of chromosomes)
4. Meiosis produces gametes (sex cells) / mitosis is used for growth and repair

## Key terms

- [mitosis](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/mitosis)
- [meiosis](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/meiosis)

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