Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
How many cells are produced from one fertilised egg, after two cell divisions of mitosis
A
1 -> 2 -> 4
2
Q
What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis.
A
Meiosis produces 4 cells and Mitosis produces 2 cells.
Mitosis produces genetically identical cells and meiosis produces genetically different cells.
Mitosis produces diploid cells whereas meiosis produces haploid cells.
Mitosis creates body cells whereas meiosis creates gametes cells
3
Q
What importance is there for mitosis in root hair cells?
A
Repair tissue.
Growth of new plant/root cells.
Development of roots to absorb more water/minerals.
4
Q
What is the definition of mitosis.
A
The process of one parent cell becoming two daughter cells. By growing and duplicating everything inside before spliting into 2.
