Learn about the Comparison between Meiosis and Mitosis. Comparison # Meiosis: 1. In mitosis, chromosome doubling is followed by separation of daughter chromosomes, i.e., there is division of centromere in mitosis. 2. Mitosis occurs in all the cells of the body. 3. It completes in one sequence of stages, i.e., there is only series of divisional stages. Prophase: 4. Prophase [...]
The below mentioned article provides an overview on Ribonucleic Acid (RNA). In broad features, the chemistry of RNA is comparable to the chemistry of DNA. The chemical analysis shows the following two main differences in the polynucleotide chains of DNA and RNA: (i) The sugar in RNA is ribose whereas it is deoxyribose in DNA. (ii) While in DNA, the [...]
In this article we will discuss about Meiosis which is a type of indirect cell division:- 1. Subject-Matter of Meiosis 2. Types of Meiosis 3. Meiocytes 4. Process 5. Significance. Contents: Subject-Matter of Meiosis Types of Meiosis Meiocytes Process of Meiosis Significance of Meiosis 1. Subject-Matter of Meiosis: In the sexually reproducing organism two sex cells or gametes containing haploid [...]