Cell division (P1C3) Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of reproduction is mitosis?
A
Mitosis is asexual reproduction.
2
Q
Why is asexual reproduction important?
A
Asexual reproduction is important because it is used to repair damaged tissues and to produce new cells.
3
Q
What are the advantages of asexual reproduction?
A
Asexual reproduction requires less energy than sexual reproduction and is also faster.
4
Q
What kind of reproduction is meiosis?
A
Meiosis is sexual reproduction.
5
Q
What is sexual reproduction important?
A
Sexual reproduction is important because it is used to create offspring of a given species.
6
Q
What are the advantages of sexual reproduction?
A
Sexual reproduction allows for genetic diversity in offspring, which is required for adaptation of a species.
