Meiosis and Mitosis

• Where does meiosis take place in the human body?

  In reproductive organs, such as testes in males and ovaries in females.
• What is the first step in the process of meiosis?

  All chromosomes are copied.
• What happens after the cell divides into two during meiosis?

  Both of these cells divide one more time, forming the gametes.
• What is the primary function of meiosis?

  To produce gametes.
• What happens after fertilisation of the gametes?

  The new cell divides by mitosis, producing a clump of identical cells called an embryo.
• What are the steps involved in mitosis?

  1. The cells begin to divide.
  2. The DNA replicates to form two copies of each chromosome.
  3. The cytoplasm and cell membranes divide to form two identical daughter cells.
• In which type of cells does mitosis occur?

  In body cells.
• What are the purposes of mitosis?

  • Asexual reproduction
  • Growth and development
  • Repair