AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two ways cell division can happen in humans and most other animals, called mitosis and meiosis. When a cell divides by way of mitosis, it produces two clones of itself, each with the same number of chromosomes. When a cell divides by way of meiosis, it produces four cells, called gametes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mitosis is how new body cells are produced, whereas meiosis is used to produce gametes (i.e. sperm and egg cells).

Detailed explanation-3: -It happens in the cells of the body known as the somatic cells and produces cells related to growth and repair. Mitosis is essential for asexual reproduction, regeneration, and growth. It does not make sex cells or gametes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Meiosis is a specialised cell division that involves chromosome replication, two rounds of chromosome segregation and results in the formation of the gametes.