Purpose and location of mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
Mitosis has three purposes
A
Growth
Repair
Reproduction
2
Q
In plants where does mitosis occur
A
In apical meristem tissues behind the tip of the or stem and in buds
In lateral meristem tissues underneath bark
3
Q
Where does mitosis occur in animals
A
In specific places in organs, like bone marrow and skin basal layers
4
Q
What are the two division processes that are important in mitosis
A
Karyokinesis- division of the nucleus
Cytokinesis- division of the cytoplasm
