Mitosis
What is the function?
Helps an organism grow and repair by making new cells
What is the function?
Makes gametes! This is required to produce egg and sperm cells for sexual reproduction.
Cell division that creates 2 identical daughter cells
Mitosis
Location
Everywhere! (except reproductive organs)
Location
Reproductive organs (Testes and ovaries)
A segment of DNA that codes for a protein?
Gene
How many daughter cells?
How many daughter cells
4
The process of turning on (activating) or turning off genes?
Cell differentiation
Does the number of chromosomes change?
No! It's exactly the same number as in the parent cells!
Does the number of chromosomes change?
Yes! It is reduced by 50%
A cell capable of giving rise to any type of specialised cell
Stem Cell
What type of cells undergo this process?
Somatic cells (body cells) eg. muscles, liver,...
What type of calls undergo this process?
Gametes (sperm or egg)
A cell with a specific shape and function?
Specialised cell