cell division Flashcards
1
Q
how many divisions occur in mitosis
A
1
2
Q
how many daughter cells are made in mitosis
A
2 ( diploid cells )
3
Q
how many chromosomes do diploid daughter cells end up with
A
46 ( full amount )
4
Q
does variation occur in diploid cells
A
no, daughter cells in mitosis are genetically identical
5
Q
what is the purpose of mitosis
A
growth and repair
6
Q
what type of reproduction is mitosis
A
asexual
7
Q
how many divisions occur in meiosis
A
2
8
Q
how many daughter cells are made in meisosis
A
4 ( haploid cells )
9
Q
how many chromosomes do haploid daughter cells end up with
A
23 ( half the amount )
10
Q
does variation occur in haploid cells
A
yes, daughter cell in meiosis are genetically different
11
Q
what is the purpose of meiosis
A
to create gametes ( sex cells )
12
Q
what type of reproduction is meiosis
A
sexual
