10 Questions
What are the two types of cell division?
Mitosis and Meiosis
What is the main purpose of mitosis?
Growth, repair, and replacement of dead cells
How are the daughter cells produced in mitosis related to the parent cell?
Identical
What type of reproduction involves unicellular organisms?
Asexual reproduction
Where does meiosis occur?
Gonads
What type of cells does meiosis produce?
Haploid daughter cells
How many chromosomes are in human gamete cells?
23
What is the purpose of meiosis?
Reproduction
Where are the male gametes produced?
Testes
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Produces an acidic solution which neutralizes the acid of the vagina
Test your knowledge about cell division, the process by which a parent cell divides into two daughter cells. Learn about the differences between mitosis, which produces identical daughter cells, and meiosis, which produces gametes with genetic variation. Explore the significance of each type of cell division in the growth, repair, and replacement of cells.
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