Remembering meiosis and mitosis

Meiosis (pronounced “my-oh-siss”) is the process by which gametes (sex cells) are generated for reproduction. Mitosis, on the other hand, is the process by which new cells are produced for growth and replacement.

Meiosis is in the ovaries

Mitosis is in the toesies 

This statement helps you to remember that meiosis is about reproduction and mitosis occurs in growth.

Meiosis

During meiosis, eggs (gametes) are produced in the ovaries of a female animal or the female part of a plant (ovule). In addition, sperm is produced in a male animal or pollen on the anther of a plant are generated.

Humans

Meiosis produces sperm in the testes                                                                   Meiosis produces eggs in the ovaries

Plants

In plants, meiosis produces pollen grains in the anthers and egg cells within the ovary.

Meiosis vs. mitosis

Below is another way to remember what meiosis is:

Meiosis makes egg in ovaries, sperm in scrotum

Therefore, mitosis is the other form of production of new cells (which is by cell division).