Mitosis and Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Whats meiosis?
A
4 cells are formed.
Forms gametes.
Takes place in 2 stages called meiosis I and meiosis II.
Each daughter cell is genetically different from the other.
Meiosis is used to make gametes.
2
Q
Whats mitosis?
A
2 cells are formed.
Same number and type of chromosomes as the original cell.
Mitosis forms all cells in our bodies except the gametes.
Asexual reproduction, cloning and growth and repair of cells. (Mitosis creates genetically identical offspring)
3
Q
What are the stages of mitosis?
A
Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Cytokinesis
4
Q
Whats the stages of meiosis?
A
Meiosis I:
Interphase
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Meiosis II:
Telophase I & Cytokinesis
Prophase II
Metaphase II
Anaphase II
Telophase II & Cytokinesis
