Functions of Mitosis (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Number of nuclei formed in mitosis
Number of nuclei formed in mitosis
2 nuclei
Chromosome number in mitosis daughter nuclei
Chromosome number in mitosis daughter nuclei
Same as parent nucleus
Mitosis function in single-celled organisms
Mitosis function in single-celled organisms
Method of reproduction
Examples of organisms using mitosis to reproduce
Examples of organisms using mitosis to reproduce
Amoeba and bacteria
Type of reproduction by mitosis
Type of reproduction by mitosis
Asexual
Parents needed in asexual reproduction
Parents needed in asexual reproduction
One parent
Speed advantage of mitosis reproduction
Speed advantage of mitosis reproduction
Very fast
Efficiency of mitosis reproduction
Efficiency of mitosis reproduction
Efficient
Disadvantage of mitosis reproduction
Disadvantage of mitosis reproduction
No variation among offspring
Mitosis functions in multi-celled organisms
Mitosis functions in multi-celled organisms
Growth and repair
Mitosis speed: plants vs animals
Mitosis speed: plants vs animals
Slower in plants
Reason for slower mitosis in plants
Reason for slower mitosis in plants
Plants have slower metabolism
Effect of slower plant metabolism on mitosis
Effect of slower plant metabolism on mitosis
Growth and repair take longer