key area 1 - producing new cells Flashcards
1
Q
what is cell division?
A
the means by which an organism increases its number of cells
2
Q
what do unicellular organisms use cell division for?
A
reproduction
3
Q
what type of organisms use cell division for growth and repair?
A
muliticellular
4
Q
mitosis:
the process by which the _______ divides into ____ ___________ _____
A
nucleus
two daughter cells
5
Q
how are new cells produced in the body?
A
through mitosis
