Meiosis and Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
Mitosis is when…
A
A cell reproduces itself by splitting to form two identical offspring.
2
Q
Humans have ___ pairs of chromosomes.
A
23
3
Q
In mitosis, new cells are…
A
Identical.
4
Q
Sex cells are called…
A
Gametes
5
Q
Gametes only have ____ of each chromosome.
A
One copy
6
Q
Gametes have _____ chromosomes each.
A
23
7
Q
In humans, meiosis only happens in the…
A
Reproductive organs.
8
Q
You get ____ cells from meiosis.
A
4
9
Q
You get ____ cells from mitosis.
A
2
