Mitosis and meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Why does mitosis take place
A
Why they want to grow or to replace the cells that have been damaged
2
Q
What is the process of mitosis
A
A cell with two sets of chromosomes
Dna is copied and form x shaped chromosomes
The cells divide once
Two new cells contain exactly same Dna
3
Q
What does meiosis do ?
A
Makes new sex cells
4
Q
What is meiosis
A
When cells in reproductive organs divide to form gametes
5
Q
What is the process of meiosis
A
Egg with 23 chromosomes
Combines with sperm with 23 chromosomes
Forms new cell with 46 chromosomes
Mixture of two sets of chromosomes meaning can inherit different genes form parents
6
Q
What is mitosis
A
When a cell copies itself by splitting to form two identical offspring
