meiosis eoy Flashcards
1
Q
sexual reproduction
-ve
A
takes longer than asexual production as a mate must be found
uses energy to find a mate
2
Q
sexual reproduction
+ve
A
produces genetic variation of offspring
allows us to use selective breeding
variation in the population
(by genetics and the environment)
3
Q
no of daughter cells
A
4
non identical haploid
4
Q
no of cell divisions
A
2
5
Q
no of chromosomes after cell division
A
23
6
Q
uses of meiosis
A
production of gametes
7
Q
what is meiosis?
A
a form of cell division
involves two divisions
forms gametes (egg and sperm cell)
8
Q
is there variation in meiosis
A
yes
9
Q
what type of reproduction is meiosis
A
sexual
10
Q
what is meiosis a type of
A
cell division
