Mitosis
How many daughter cells does Mitosis create?
2
How many daughter cells does Meiosis create?
4
What is a daughter cell?
A cell that is made during mitosis that is identical to its parents.
What is fertilization?
Fertilization is when the man’s sperm combines with the woman’s egg to make an offspring. The child will have a different genetic combination because the sperm can either release an X chromosome or an Y chromosome.
How many chromosomes are in body cells?
46
23
Why is every offspring different?
Every offspring is different because the man’s sperm can release 2 different types of chromosomes. His sperm can either release an X chromosome or an Y chromosome therefore changing the genetic combination.
What kind of reproduction comes from fertilization?
sexual reproduction
List one way Mitosis and Meiosis are similar.
Both Mitosis and Meiosis create Daughter cells