Question: what is the difference between mitosis and meiosis quizlet?
Answer: Terms in this set (2) In mitosis, the result is 2 diploid cells that are identical to the parent cells. In Meiosis, the result is 4 haploid cells that are different from each other. ... The purpose of meiosis is creating haploid cells (gametes) that can join/fuse for sexual reproduction multicellular organisms.