Cell Division Flashcards
1
Q
What is mitosis?
A
Cell division that leads to growth and repair
- 2 new cells form
- Each cell is identical
2
Q
What is meiosis?
A
The cells have half as many chromosomes as the cell that formed them (human body=23 pairs, new cell=23 single)
3
Q
What is a gamete?
A
Sex cell
4
Q
What is fertilisation?
A
The fusion of a male and female gamete - the new cell divides over and over again by mitosis
5
Q
What are the main features of meiosis?
A
- The chromosomes are copied
- The cell divides twice (4 gametes)
