VCS Biology_Unit 3_Cell Cycle & Mitosis

Two offspring cells with the same genetic material as the parent cell.

Two offspring cells with half genetic material as the parent cell.

Four offspring cells with the same genetic material as the parent cell.

Four offspring cells with half the genetic material as the parent cell.

To produce somatic cells

To produce gametes

To produce sperm cells

To produce egg cells

Sexual reproduction with identical offspring

Asexual reproduction with diverse offspring

Sexual reproduction with diverse offspring

Asexual reproduction with identical offspring

16 chromosomes.

46 chromosomes.

8 chromosomes.

4 chromosomes.

Prophase

Metaphase

Telophase

Anaphase

G1

S

G2

M

A, B, C, D, E

B, E, D, A, C

C, E, A, D, B

B, D, A, E, C

In order to produce 2 daughter cells with the exact same genetic information

In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.

In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.

In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.