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What are the two daughter cells produced during mitosis?
Two daughter cells produced
Mitosis results in two genetically identical daughter cells.
What is the chromosome number in new cells produced by mitosis?
Original number of chromosomes
Mitosis maintains the same chromosome number as the mother cell.
What is the genetic relationship between new cells and the mother cell in mitosis?
Genetically identical to mother cell
Mitosis produces clones of the original cell.
How many gametes are produced during meiosis?
4 gametes produced
Meiosis results in four cells for reproduction.
What is the chromosome number in new cells produced by meiosis?
Half the original number of chromosomes
Meiosis reduces the chromosome number for gametes.
What is the genetic relationship between new cells and the mother cell in meiosis?
Genetically different to mother cell
Meiosis introduces genetic variation.
What is the link between mitosis and cancer?
Uncontrolled mitosis
Cancer arises from uncontrolled cell division.
What happens when genes controlling cell division stop functioning correctly?
Cells can divide without control
This leads to cancer development.
What is a tumour?
A group of cells growing out of control
Tumours can damage surrounding tissues and organs.
What can happen if some cells from a tumour reach the blood?
They may be carried to other parts of the body
This can lead to the formation of new tumours.
True or False: Mitosis and meiosis have similar spelling.
True
Careful spelling is important in exams.
Fill in the blank: A cancerous tumour is a group of cells growing _______.
out of control
This uncontrolled growth causes damage to tissues.
