Cell division
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- Created on: 15-02-17 07:04
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- Cell division
- Mitosis
- Produces 2 new cells identical to each other and the parent cell.
- New cells are diploid meaning they contain a full set of 46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
- Occurs wherever more cells are needed
- Produces 2 new cells identical to each other and the parent cell.
- Meiosis
- Produce gametes (sex cells)
- Contain half the number of chromosomes of a normal body cell
- Produces 4 cells not identical to each other to provide genetic variation in offspring
- Produce gametes (sex cells)
- Mitosis
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