Question

sort the statements to compare and contrast the genetic variation resulting from mitosis and meiosis.
genetic variation
similarities\tcharacteristics of mitosis only\tcharacteristics of meiosis only\tproduces cells for sexual reproduction
\t\t\tmutation is only source of variation
\t\t\tcrossing over can rearrange genes on chromosomes
\t\t\tgreater variety in offspring
little variation between daughter cells\tmay be caused by mutation\ta type of asexual reproduction\tallows for recombination of dna

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Mitosis-only traits

Mitosis produces identical daughter cells (little variation) and is asexual reproduction; mutation is its only variation source.

Step2: Identify Meiosis-only traits

Meiosis makes gametes for sexual reproduction, has crossing over/DNA recombination, and greater offspring variation.

Step3: Identify similarities

Both can have variation from mutation.

Answer:

Category	Statements
Characteristics of Mitosis ONLY	Little variation between daughter cells; A type of asexual reproduction; Mutation is only source of variation
Characteristics of Meiosis ONLY	Produces cells for sexual reproduction; Crossing over can rearrange genes on chromosomes; Greater variety in offspring; Allows for recombination of DNA