lesson 9.4 Flashcards
What type of cells does mitosis produce
Somatic cells
What type of cells does meiosis produce
Gametes/Reproductive cells
What does mitosis produce
Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells
What does meiosis produce
Four genetically unique haploid daughter cells
What type of reproduction is mitosis an example of
Asexual reproduction
What type of reproduction is meiosis an example of
Sexual reproduction
How many times do cells divide in mitosis
Cells divide one time
How many times do cells divide in meiosis
Cells divide twice
What is genetic variation caused by in mitosis
in mitosis genetic variation can only be caused by mutations
What is genetic variation caused by in meiosis
In meiosis genetic variation can be caused by recombination, crossing over, and mutations
