Lesson 3 - Mitosis vs Meiosis

Question 1

Cell Division (Asexual and Sexual)

Answer 1

Asexual Reproduction (Mitosis)
- The production of offspring from a single parent
- Offspring inherit the genes of the single parent only
- Reproduction without sexual intercourse

Sexual Reproduction (Meiosis)
- The production of offspring from the union of 2 sex cells, one from each parent
- The genetic make-up of offspring is different from that of either parent
- Reproduction with sexual intercourse

Question 2

Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis 1 and Meiosis 2

Answer 2

Meiosis I – Homologous Pair separates
Meiosis II – Sister Chromatids separates