The Roles of Mitosis and Meiosis (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Type of division that maintains chromosome number
Type of division that maintains chromosome number
Mitosis
Type of division that halves chromosome number
Type of division that halves chromosome number
Meiosis
Process of copying genetic material before division
Process of copying genetic material before division
DNA replication
Number of daughter cells produced by mitosis
Number of daughter cells produced by mitosis
Two
Number of daughter cells produced by meiosis
Number of daughter cells produced by meiosis
Four
Role of mitosis in single-celled organisms
Role of mitosis in single-celled organisms
Asexual reproduction
Roles of mitosis in multicellular organisms
Roles of mitosis in multicellular organisms
Growth and repair
Primary role of meiosis
Primary role of meiosis
Produce gametes for sexual reproduction
Genetic identity of mitosis daughter cells
Genetic identity of mitosis daughter cells
Identical to parent
Genetic identity of meiosis daughter cells
Genetic identity of meiosis daughter cells
Different from parent
Fusion of two gametes
Fusion of two gametes
Fertilisation
Chromosome number in gametes vs body cells
Chromosome number in gametes vs body cells
Haploid (half) vs diploid (full)
Reproduction without joining of two cells
Reproduction without joining of two cells
Asexual reproduction
Key benefit of meiosis for species
Key benefit of meiosis for species
Genetic variation
Chromosome number of mitosis daughter cells
Chromosome number of mitosis daughter cells
Diploid (same as parent)