Chapter 1 - Terminology

Question 1

Asexual reproduction

Answer 1

A form of reproduction where a offspring is produced from a single parent

Question 2

Binary fission

Answer 2

Division of a cell into 2 without mitosis

Question 3

Cell cycle

Answer 3

The sequence of events from one division to another

Question 4

Daughter cell

Answer 4

One of the cells resulting from cell division

Question 5

DNA replication

Answer 5

A process that involves the formation of two identical copies of the original DNA

Question 6

Fertilisation

Answer 6

The fusion of two gametes to produce a zygote during sexual reproduction

Question 7

Meiosis

Answer 7

A type of cell division that results in gametes. The cells are haploid.

Question 8

Mitosis

Answer 8

A type of cell division in which two cells produced are identical to the parent cell. Used for growth and repair

Question 9

Reproduction

Answer 9

The process in which organisms produce young

Question 10

Sexual reproduction

Answer 10

Involves fusion of two sex cells called gametes.

Resulting cell is called a zygote.