Cell Division (Mitosis)

• What type of cell Division is mitosis used for?

  • Growth
  • Repair of damaged cells
  • Replacement of old cells
• What 2 daughter cells does mitosis produce?

  1. Genetically identical
  2. Has the same number of chromosomes as the mother cell
• What is a result of uncontrolled mitosis?

  Cancer
• How many chromosomes does a mother cell have?

  4 (2 pairs)