D2.1.6—Shared features
Mitosis and meiosis share chromosome condensation, spindle microtubule movement and chromatid separation, although their outcomes differ strongly in dividing cells.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Objective
- D2.1.6
- Level
- HL
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Latest appearanceMay 2021
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Coverage 2021–2021 · Updated 16 Jul 2026
Concept essentials
- Both mitosis and meiosis use spindle microtubules to move chromosomes.
- Sister chromatids separate in mitosis and meiosis II.
- Chromosome condensation helps make DNA movable during division.
- Crossing over and homologous pairing are not shared features of mitosis.