cells grow and replicate their DNA to form two copies of each chromosome and increase the number of sub-cellular structures for cell division.
one set of chromosomes is pulled to each end of the dividing cell and the nucleus divides
the cytoplasm and cell membrane divide to form two identical daughter cells.
asexual reproduction
the cells of offspring are produced by mitosis from the parents cells - they have the exact same genes as the parent with little or no genetic variation.
what is mitosis used for?
growth
repair
development of multicellular organisms
how are stem cells used in humans?
stem cells from embryos can differentiate into almost any other kind of cell.
stem cells from adult bone marrow can form many types of cells including blood cells.
how are meristem cells used in plants for differentiation?
Meristem cells can be cloned to differentiate into various types of plant cells to support growth and development quickly for research, horticulture and agriculture.
