Topic 2- Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the product of mitosis?
A
two genetically identical daughter (nuclei) cells, also identical to parents nucleus
2
Q
The two daughter cells produced are genetically identical to one another (clones) and have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, what does this enable a unicellular zygote to do?
A
To grow into a multicellular organism
3
Q
What are the two functions of mitosis?
A
-To repair damaged tissues
-Continual replacement of dying cells with genetically identical cells
4
Q
What is asexual reproduction?
A
production of new individuals of a species by a single parent organism – the offspring are genetically identical to the parent
