Question

Define mitosis and meiosis.

Answer 1

Mitosis- Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, which is required for normal growth. [2 mark]

Meiosis- Meiosis is a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes or sex cells. Two sex cells combine to form a new offspring, in a process known as fertilization. [2 mark]