B5 - Growth and Development Flashcards
1
Q
Groups of specialised cells working together are called…?
A
Tissues
2
Q
Groups of tissues working together are called…?
A
Organs
3
Q
What is mitosis?
A
The process by which a cell divides to produce two new cells with identical sets of chromosomes to the parent cell
4
Q
What is the purpose of mitosis?
A
To produce new cells for growth and repair and to replace old tissues
5
Q
Where does meiosis take place?
A
In the ovaries and testes
6
Q
What does meiosis produce?
A
Gametes
7
Q
Gametes only have 23
A
chromosomes. The number of chromosomes will increase back to the full number when the sperm and egg fuse.
8
Q
Base Pairs: A always pairs with…
A
T.
9
Q
Base Pairs: G always pairs with…
A
C.
10
Q
What does mRNA stand for?
A
Messenger ribonucleic acid
11
Q
In terms of mRNA what base does A pair with?
A
U (replaces T)
