Cell Division in Zoology Lecture 5

Producing haploid gametes for sexual reproduction

Producing genetically identical daughter cells (correct)

Producing cells with different genetic material

Reducing the number of chromosomes in parent cells

Mitosis

Budding

Binary fission

Meiosis (correct)

To increase the number of chromosomes in each cell

To produce genetically diverse offspring

To prevent uncontrolled growth and potential harm (correct)

To speed up the rate of cellular metabolism

<p>By evolving into a multicellular organism through trillions of controlled divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a method of reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By repairing damaged tissues and regenerating cells</p> Signup and view all the answers