Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is mitosis?
A
a cell division
2
Q
what does mitosis produce?
A
2 genetically identical cells
3
Q
what does each new cell contain?
(In mitosis)
A
the same number of chromosomes as the original cell
4
Q
how many chromosomes does the mother cell have? (In mitosis)
A
4
5
Q
what does the mother cell produce ?
(In mitosis)
A
2 new daughter cells
6
Q
what do the daughter cells contain? (In mitosis)
A
4 chromosomes each
7
Q
what is mitosis for?
A
growth and repair
8
Q
What’s the link between cancer and mitosis?
A
cancer is a result of uncontrolled mitosis (cell reproduction)
