Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is mitosis?
A
Cell division
2
Q
How many chromosomes are in the process of mitosis?
A
46 (23 pairs)
3
Q
What type of cell is produced during mitosis?
A
Diploid
4
Q
Are the cells produced identical or non-identical?
A
Identical
5
Q
What is mitosis used for?
A
Growth + repair of body cells
6
Q
What is the process of mitosis:
6 points
A
1) Begins with single cell
2) Cell replicates each chromosome
3) Cell divides
4) Makes 2 daughter cells
5) New cell is formed with full set of chromosomes
6) New cell identical to original cell
7
Q
Where does mitosis happen?
A
In all body cells
8
Q
Are the daughter cells produced identical/non-identical?
A
Identical
9
Q
How many daughter cells are produced?
A
2
10
Q
What is the number of cell divisions in mitosis?
A
1
