How are meiosis and mitosis deferent?

MeiOSis and mitosis are both processes of cell division, but they serve different purposes. Mitosis results in two genetically identical daughter cells, primarily for growth and repair, while meiOSis produces four genetically diverse gametes (sperm or eggs) for sexual reproduction. Additionally, meiOSis involves two rounds of division and includes processes like crossing over, which increases genetic variation, whereas mitosis consists of a single division with no such exchange of genetic material.