Cell Division

Question 1

Mitosis

Answer 1

Cell division that occurs in body cells, resulting in TWO genetically identical cells.

Question 2

Chromosome

Answer 2

Structure in a cell nucleus that is made up of a DNA molecule that has been condensed and coiled.

Question 3

Diploid

Answer 3

Describes a cell that has a nucleus with two sets of chromosomes e.g. body cells.

Question 4

Asexual reproduction

Answer 4

Reproduction without gametes, using mitosis, e.g. in bacteria.

Question 5

Allele

Answer 5

A version of a gene.

Question 6

Meiosis

Answer 6

Cell division that occurs to form sex cells (gametes), resulting in FOUR unique cells.

Question 7

Gametes

Answer 7

Sex cells. They contain half the normal number of chromosomes for the specific organism.

Question 8

Haploid

Answer 8

Describes a cell that has a nucleus with only one set of chromosomes, e.g. sex cells.

Question 9

Zygote

Answer 9

Diploid ell resulting from the fusion of an egg and a sperm.

Question 10

Fertilisation

Answer 10

The joining of the male and female gametes to make a new individual.