Asexual Reproduction Involves Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
How can ordinary cell make new cell?
A
By simply dividing into two
2
Q
What are both new cells in comparison to the original cell?
A
Genetically identical
3
Q
What do both new cells contain?
A
Exactly the same genetic information
4
Q
Definition of Asexual reproduction?
A
Involves one parent. The offspring have identical genes to the parent - that’s no variation between parents and offspring
5
Q
Examples of organisms that reproduce asexually?
A
Bacteria
Some plants
6
Q
What is asexual reproduction?
A
Some organisms produce offspring using miTosis
7
Q
What is this type of cell division known as?
A
MiTosis