How Does the Metaphase Plate Differ in Mitosis and Meiosis?
While the metaphase plate appears in both mitosis and meiosis, its role and the events surrounding it differ: - Mitosis: In mitosis, the metaphase plate ensures that each of the two daughter cells receives an identical set of chromosomes. - Meiosis: In meiosis, which consists of two rounds of division (meiosis I and II), the metaphase plate appears twice. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes align at the metaphase plate, while in meiosis II, sister chromatids align similarly to mitosis.
