B12 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is cell division important for unicellular devices
A
To reproduce unicellular organisms
(Uni - one)
2
Q
Why is cell division important for multicellular organisms
A
- To grow new tissues
- To produce gametes
- To repair tissues made for cells
3
Q
What happens during meiosis
A
Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces gametes
Pollen and eggs in plants
Sperm and egg in animals
4
Q
Females have two sex chromosomes. What are they
A
xx
5
Q
Males have two sex chromosomes. What are they
A
xy
6
Q
What is Mitosis
A
A type of cell division that occurs during growth and repair.
7
Q
Where does Mitosis take place
A
In all cells apart from gametes
8
Q
Where does meiosis take place in
A
Reproductive organs
