Cell Division Flashcards
Independent Assortment
2 marks
Process that takes place during meiosis, in which chromosomes are reassorted.
In order to grow - most living organisms
2 marks
Increase their cell number - Cells double in number by splitting in half.
2 types of cell division
2 marks
Mitosis + Meiosis
Mitosis -
Explained
(5 marks)
Used to grow/replace worn out cells + repair damaged tissue.
- produces 2 new (daughter) Cells in 1 division.
Number of Cells produced in Mitosis
2 marks
2 new cells (daughter cells) in 1 division.
Cells produces during Mitosis
3 marks
Daughter cells - genetically identical (clones) to parent cell + each other.
What does Mitosis ensure
3 marks
Every cell in the growing organism contains the same genes + chromosomes.
Human sex cells contain:
-Meiosis-
(2 marks)
1 chromosome from each of the 23 pairs.
Meiosis -
Explained
(5 marks)
Occurs in testes + ovaries
1 diploid cell produces 4 haploid gametes, in 2 divisions - this is reduction division.
Meiosis -
Simplified
(3 marks)
1 diploid cell produces 4 haploid gametes, in 2 divisions
Where does Meiosis take place?
2 marks
Testes + Ovaries
Produced during Meiosis
4 marks
Haploid Gametes -
Sex Cells such as sperm/ovum with half the number of Chromosomes.
Haploid conditions:
In detail
(3 marks)
1 copy of each Chromosome; non-homologous Chromosomes.
Diploid conditions:
In detail
(3 marks)
2 copies of each chromosome; pairs of homologous Chromosomes (of maternal + paternal origin).
Haploid gametes
2 marks
Human sex cells - contain 1 chromosome from each of the 23 pairs.