Mitosis vs Meiosis Comparison Infographic Poster

Educational infographic poster titled "Mitosis vs Meiosis Comparison" in portrait layout, designed as a side-by-side comparison infographic for expert reference, with sharp readable text labels in clean sans-serif typography. Create a minimal corporate composition in a monochrome black & white palette, high contrast, precise spacing, thin divider lines, restrained editorial hierarchy, calm analytical mood. Use magazine-grade editorial illustration, vector-clean lines, no photographic textures.

Design a two-column comparison structure with synchronized numbered stages 1-6, left column for mitosis and right column for meiosis, each row aligned horizontally. Use bold headings, one-line captions, and clear scientific diagrams. Add central sequence numbers in black circles, horizontal arrows linking left and right comparisons in each row, and a subtle vertical flow from top to bottom with dotted guide lines.

1. heading: "Purpose"; caption: "Mitosis supports growth and repair, while meiosis creates gametes for sexual reproduction." Visual: left side icon of dividing somatic tissue cells; right side icon of ovary/testis-inspired gamete production symbols; central comparison arrow between columns.

2. heading: "Starting Cell"; caption: "Both begin with one diploid parent cell containing homologous chromosome pairs." Visual: two matching cell cutaways, each showing a circular nucleus with paired X-shaped chromosomes labeled 2n, rendered as clean line diagrams.

3. heading: "DNA Replication"; caption: "Chromosomes replicate once before division, forming sister chromatids." Visual: simple chromosome transformation diagram from single rod chromosomes to duplicated X-shaped chromosomes, mirrored in both columns, with small replication arrows.

4. heading: "Number of Divisions"; caption: "Mitosis has one division, whereas meiosis has two successive divisions." Visual: left side one large split from one cell into two; right side staged split from one cell to two and then four smaller cells, connected by branching arrows.

5. heading: "Chromosome Behavior"; caption: "Mitosis separates sister chromatids, while meiosis also pairs homologs and includes crossing over." Visual: left side spindle diagram pulling sister chromatids apart; right side homologous chromosome pairing as tetrads with a crossover chiasma marked by a small exchange symbol, then separation arrows.

6. heading: "Outcome"; caption: "Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells, while meiosis produces four genetically varied haploid cells." Visual: left side two identical daughter cells marked 2n; right side four smaller distinct gamete-like cells marked n with slight chromosome variation patterns; finishing arrows emphasizing final outputs.

Include a compact bottom legend with exact labels: "Mitosis", "Meiosis", "Diploid (2n)", "Haploid (n)", "Homologous chromosomes", "Sister chromatids", and "Crossing over". Keep all diagrams schematic, biologically accurate, crisp, and optimized for expert quick reference. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no watermarks Render labels and headings in clean English typography (sans-serif). No real-brand logos, no copyrighted characters, no people that could be identified, no graphic medical content. If the topic touches a regulated domain (medicine, finance, law), keep the explanation conceptual and add no specific dosages, prices or legal advice.