cells Flashcards
1
Q
meiosis
A
type of cell division for gametes in sexual reproduction
2
Q
mitosis steps
A
growth and repair
1. nucleus dissolves, genetic material duplicates
2. cell divides producing 2 diploid cells
3. new nuclei are formed
3
Q
diploid
A
all humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes
4
Q
haploid
A
gametes(egg/sperm) just have 23 chromosomes
5
Q
homeostasis
A
balancing the body systems needed for the body to function.
6
Q
what denatures enzymes
A
body temp over 37.4’C
7
Q
cell differentiation
A
the process where cells become specialised
8
Q
specialisation
A
stem cells can specialise to do a specific job
found in:
animal embryos
plants meristems
