Reproduction Flashcards
What is asexual reproduction
There is no fusion of gametes and only one parent. There is no mixing of genetic information. This leads to genetically identical offspring
What are genetically identical offspring known as?
Clones
What is the process involved in asexual reproduction?
Mitosis
What is sexual reprodcution
Involves the fusion of male and female gametes formed by mieosis
What does meiosis lead to
The formation of gametes in both plants and animals
How many cell divisions occur in mitosis?
1
How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?
2
Which process produces genetically identical cells?
Mitosis
Why does mitosis take place
For growth and repair of cells
Why does meiosis take place
For the production of gametes
How many daughter cells are produced in meiosis
4
How many cell divisions occur in meiosis
2
