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Mitosis and Meiosis Simulator

One diploid cell gives rise to two genetically identical cells.

Result

2 daughter cells 2n, identical
Number of divisions1
Cells formed2
Final ploidy2n
Genetic variationlow

The simulation uses 2 pairs of chromosomes as a teaching model. In human cells, mitosis keeps 46 chromosomes and meiosis produces gametes with 23.

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