Sexual and asexual reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in mitosis
A
one cell is copied into 2 identical cells
2
Q
where are chromosomes not paired in
A
gametes
3
Q
what are gametes made by
A
type of cell division called meiosis
4
Q
what does meiosis produce
A
non identical cells (every egg and sperm cell are different)
5
Q
what are the gametes in plants
A
pollen and egg cells
6
Q
what does sexual reproduction involve
A
fusion of gametes (fertilisation)
7
Q
in asexual reproduction what is there only 1 of
A
parent
8
Q
does asexual reproduction involve gametes
A
no
9
Q
does meiosis take place in plants
A
yes
10
Q
what is the offspring of asexual reproduction
A
genetically identical
(clones)
11
Q
what takes place in asexual reproduction
A
mitosis not meiosis
