Cell division Flashcards
1
Q
What does mitosis allow?
A
Cells to divide for growth, repair and development of an embryo
2
Q
Stage 1 of cell division?
A
DNA is copied & number of subcellular structures, mitochondria &
ribosomes are increased
3
Q
Stage 2 of cell division?
A
Chromosomes are pulled to either end of the cell and nucleus
divides
4
Q
Stage 3 of cell division?
A
Cytoplasm and cell membranes divide to form 2 genetically identical cells