Cell division

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    • What is the purpose of mitosis?
      Cellular proliferation
    • What are the two main types of cell division?
      Mitosis and meiosis
    • What type of cells does meiosis produce?
      Four haploid cells
    • What happens to the chromosome number in mitosis?
      Chromosome number remains the same
    • What is the result of mitosis?
      2 diploid daughter cells
    • In which type of cells does meiosis occur?
      Germ cells
    • How does cell division work metaphorically?
      Like photocopying a document for students
    • How many stages are there in total in the process of meiosis?
      8
    • How many stages are there in total in the process of meiosis?
      8
    • What is the result of meiosis?
      4 haploid daughter cells
    • What is the result of meiosis?
      4 haploid daughter cells
    • How does genetic variation change in mitosis?
      Genetic variation doesn't change
    • What are the main differences between mitosis and meiosis?
      • Purpose:
      • Mitosis: Growth/Repair
      • Meiosis: Reproduction
      • Result:
      • Mitosis: 2 diploid cells
      • Meiosis: 4 haploid cells
      • Chromosomes:
      • Mitosis: Same number
      • Meiosis: Halved
      • Variation:
      • Mitosis: No change
      • Meiosis: Increased
    • What is the difference in genetic uniqueness between cells produced by meiosis and mitosis?
      Meiosis produces genetically unique cells
    • What begins to divide during prophase?
      The nucleus
    • What are the key similarities between mitosis and meiosis?
      • Both have similar basic steps
      • Both start with a single parent cell
      • Both produce new cells
    • What are the key differences between mitosis and meiosis?
      • Mitosis has 4 stages, meiosis has 8 stages
      • Mitosis occurs in somatic cells, meiosis occurs in germ cells
      • Mitosis is for cellular proliferation, meiosis is for sexual reproduction
      • Mitosis produces 2 diploid daughter cells, meiosis produces 4 haploid daughter cells
      • Chromosome number remains the same in mitosis, but is halved in each daughter cell in meiosis
      • Genetic variation doesn't change in mitosis, but increases in meiosis
    • How many stages are there in total in the process of mitosis?
      4
    • In which type of cells does mitosis occur?
      Somatic cells
    • What occurs to chromosomes in anaphase?
      Each chromosome separates into identical chromatids
    • How does mitosis contribute to growth in organisms?
      It increases cell numbers for growth
    • How does meiosis contribute to genetic diversity?
      By producing sex cells with half the chromosomes
    • What happens to the cell membrane during telophase?
      It splits, producing two identical daughter cells
    • How does one somatic cell divide into two identical copies?
      • Mitosis occurs in four stages:
      1. Prophase: Nucleus divides, chromosomes condense
      2. Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell center
      3. Anaphase: Chromatids separate to opposite sides
      4. Telophase: Cell membrane splits, forming two cells
    • In which type of cells does meiosis occur?
      Germ cells
    • What is cell division?
      When one cell splits into two identical cells
    • Where do chromosomes line up during metaphase?
      At the center of the cell
    • What is the primary purpose of mitosis compared to meiosis?
      Mitosis is for growth, meiosis for reproduction
    • What type of cells are produced by meiosis?
      Germ (sex) cells
    • What happens to chromatids during anaphase?
      They move to opposite sides of the cell
    • What are the three main functions of cell division?
      Growth, repair, and reproduction
    • What is the purpose of meiosis?
      Sexual reproduction
    • What is the purpose of meiosis?
      Sexual reproduction
    • What analogy is used to describe the functions of cell division?
      • Cell division is like tools in a toolbox:
      • Growth: Adding new layers
      • Repair: Healing wounds
      • Reproduction: Creating genetic diversity
    • What is the final stage of mitosis called?
      Telophase
    • What happens during mitosis when you cut your finger?
      Mitosis replaces damaged cells to heal
    • What is the role of meiosis in reproduction?
      It produces sex cells with half chromosomes
    • How does the number of chromosomes in meiosis compare to mitosis?
      Meiosis has halved chromosomes
    • How many stages are there in total in the process of mitosis?
      4
    • What are the purposes of cell division?
      • To grow
      • To repair damaged tissues
      • To reproduce
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