What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of the type of cells produced?

Mitosis produces two diploid daughter cells, while meiosis produces up to four haploid daughter cells. Mitosis occurs in somatic cells for growth and repair, whereas meiosis occurs in the ovaries and testes to form gametes (sperm and eggs).

Mitosis involves one cell division resulting in two diploid cells, which are genetically similar to the parent cell. In contrast, meiosis consists of two divisions that produce up to four haploid cells, which are genetically dissimilar due to processes like crossing over and independent assortment. This difference in the type of cells produced is crucial for sexual reproduction, as haploid gametes combine during fertilization to form a diploid zygote.