Type of division
Mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids whereas meiosis involves the separation of homologous chromosomes at anaphase I, followed by the separation of sister chromatids at anaphase II.
Daughter cells
In mitosis, two daughter cells are formed per cycle whereas in meiosis, four daughter cells are formed per cycle.
Synapsis
In mitosis, synapsis of homologous chromosomes does not occur whereas in meiosis, synapsis of homologous chromosomes may occur.
Number of chromosomes
In mitosis, the number of chromosomes in daughter cells is the same as that of parent cell whereas in meiosis, the number of chromosomes in daughter cells is half that of parent cell.
Genetic content
In mitosis, genetic content of daughter cells is identical to that of parent cell whereas in meiosis, genetic content of daughter cells is different from that of parent cell.
Occurrence
Mitosis occurs during growth, repair and replacement whereas meiosis occurs during gamete formation and spore formation only.