Mitosis vs miosis (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Where does mitosis occur in the body?
Where does mitosis occur in the body?
In somatic cells
Where does meiosis take place?
Where does meiosis take place?
In sex organs
Which is NOT a function of mitosis?
Which is NOT a function of mitosis?
Genetic variation
What is a key importance of meiosis?
What is a key importance of meiosis?
Genetic variation within species
How many divisions occur in meiosis?
How many divisions occur in meiosis?
2 divisions
What type of daughter cells does mitosis produce?
What type of daughter cells does mitosis produce?
Genetically identical
What ploidy are the daughter cells produced by meiosis?
What ploidy are the daughter cells produced by meiosis?
Haploid
How many parents are involved in sexual reproduction?
How many parents are involved in sexual reproduction?
2 parents
What are offspring produced by asexual reproduction called?
What are offspring produced by asexual reproduction called?
Clones
What is a similarity between mitosis and meiosis?
What is a similarity between mitosis and meiosis?
Spindle fibres occur