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  Cells divide and reproduce in two ways,  mitosis and meiosis .  Mitosis  results in two identical daughter cells, whereas  meiosis  results in four sex cells. Below we highlight the keys differences and similarities  between  the two types of  cell division Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis The important difference between mitosis and meiosis are mentioned below: Difference between Mitosis and Meiosis Mitosis Meiosis Interphase Each chromosome replicates. The result is two genetically identical sister chromatids (However, do note that interphase is technically not a part of mitosis because it takes place between one mitotic phase and the next) Chromosomes not yet visible but DNA has been duplicated or replicated Prophase Prophase –Each of the duplicated chromosomes appears as two identical or equal sister chromatids, The mitotic spindle begins to form. Chromosomes condense and thicken Prophase I – crossing-over recombination – Homologous chromosomes (each consists of two sister