Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of mitosis
A
Mitosis is when a cell reproduces itself by itself to form two cells with identical set of chromosomes
2
Q
What is it called when organisms produce offspring using mitosis
A
Asexual reproduction
3
Q
Example of organisms that reproduce asexually
A
Bacteria and some plants
4
Q
How many parents does asexual reproduction consist of
A
1
5
Q
Why is their no variation between the offspring and the patent in asexual reproduction
A
Because the offspring have identical genes to the parent
6
Q
What does mitosis produce
A
Genetically identical cells
