Cell Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of cells?
A
Germ cells, somatic cells and stem cells
2
Q
What are germ cells?
A
Give rise to gametes (egg/sperm)
3
Q
What are somatic cells?
A
Body cells
4
Q
What are stem cells?
A
Can differentiate into other cell types (you’ve lost most of your stem cells by the time you’re an adult except bone marrow)
5
Q
What is sexual reproduction?
A
Results in the combination of genetic material from 2 parents, it introduces genetic variation
6
Q
What does sexual reproduction require?
A
Reduction of the chromosome number
7
Q
What is asexual reproduction?
A
It forms identical offspring to the parent, only 1 parent, used for growth (increase in size and mass), repair (replace worn out or damaged cells) and differentiation (cell becomes more specialized)
