Cell Division Flashcards
Why do cells divide
reproduction
growth
growth repair damage
2 types of reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Involves one parent
Offspring are identical to the parent
Sexual Reproduction
Involves gametes from two parents to create a zygote
Examples of gametes?
Sperm, Egg
Why does the # of cells and not just the size of the cell
When a cell gets too big, chemicals and water cannot get through the cell fast enough
Cells need to take in
Nutrients, water and gases
Cells need to get rid off
CO2 and other waste products
What is the definition of Diffusion?
Chemicals move from an area of higher concentration to an area of low concentration
What is the definition of osmosis
Movement of water across a membrane
Water moves in an area of HIGHER concentration