Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What does mitosis produce?
A
2 genetically identical cells
2
Q
What does each new cell contain?
A
The same number of chromosomes as the original cell
3
Q
What 3 things is mitosis needed to do?
A
Make new cells for growth
Make new cells to replace damaged cells
Make new cells to replace worn out cells
4
Q
How many chromosomes does the mother cell contain?
A
4
5
Q
How many daughter cells are there? How many chromosomes do they contain?
A
2 daughter cells are produced and both contain 4 chromosomes
