Mitosis produces two diploid (2n) somatic cells that are genetically identical to each other and the original parent cell, whereas meiosis produces four haploid (n) gametes that are genetically unique from each other and the original parent (germ) cell.

Does mitosis or meiosis make somatic cells?

Somatic cells—that is, the cells in your body that aren't sex cells—do this via a process called mitosis. New sex cells, or gametes, are produced via a different process, called meiosis.

What cells does mitosis make?

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.