Mitosis and Meiosis

A form of asexual reproduction used to create identical body (somatic) cells.

• Parthenogenesis

• Mitosis

• Binary Fission

• Meiosis

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Which of the following are characteristics of Meiosis? (Select all that apply)

• Sexual Reproduction

• Creates offspring that are genetically identical

• Involves the use of gamete (or sex) cells.

• Creates offspring that are genetically diverse.

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Which of the following is produced when two gametes combine during the fertilization process?

• Embryo

• Zygote

• Protein

• Chromosomes

Gametes have _______ the number of chromosomes as body cells.

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Pollination is an example of Meiosis, which is a form of sexual reproduction.

• True

• False

Mitosis involves the creation of ___________, or identical cells with the same number of chromosomes.

• zygotes

• mimics

• clones

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Which of the following actions is mitosis responsible for performing in the body? (Select all that apply)

• Reproduction

• Healing and Repair

• Growth

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Which process makes it possible for human offspring to be formed? (*hint: __________ made me!)

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Budding

_____________ cells, one of the two types of gametes, has a long whip like tail.

Egg cells are larger in size than sperm cells. Both are types of gametes.

• True

• False