mitosis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What does mitosis produce?
A
Genetically identical daughter cells
2
Q
How many cells are produced by mitosis?
A
2
3
Q
What does mitosis increase the cell number for?
A
Growth and repair of tissues
4
Q
What does the nuclear material become organised into?
A
Chromosomes
5
Q
How are the chromosomes organised?
A
Homologous pairs of chromosomes
6
Q
What is the diploid number?
A
Represents the total number of chromosomes in a normal body cell
7
Q
What is the haploid number?
A
Represents a single set of chromosomes
