Meiosis And Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What does mitosis do?
A
The egg makes a copy of each chromosome and then it divides into 2 identical cells of the orginal
2
Q
How many chromosomes are there in each human body cell produced by mitosis?
A
46 or 23 pairs
3
Q
Where in the cell do you find chromosomes?
A
In the nucleus
4
Q
What are 3 stages of the cell cycle?
A
Growth, DNA synthesis and mitosis
5
Q
What is mitosis used for in animals and plants?
A
Growth, repair, asexual reproduction and the production for specialised sex cells
