Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is mitosis used for?
A
To make new cells for growth and repair
2
Q
Where does mitosis occur?
A
Body cells
3
Q
What is mitosis?
A
When a cell reproduces itself by splitting to form two identical offspring
4
Q
What are the stages of mitosis?
A
- duplicates its DNA so there is an identical chromosome for each cell
- the chromosomes line up and cell fibres pull the chromosome arms apart
- membranes form around both sets of chromosomes
- the cytoplasm divides
5
Q
How many pairs of chromosomes does the human body have?
A
23
6
Q
What plants use mitosis for asexual reproduction?
A
Strawberry plants form runners
