Cell division Flashcards

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Chromosomes

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Thread-like structures in cells that contain all the genetic information of a plant or animal

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Importance of meiosis

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It makes it possible to form sex cells

Bring genetic variation into species

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Importance of mitosis

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It makes it possible to replace dead cells
To replace damaged tissue
Develop whole organisms from a single cell

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