Cell Division and Reproduction
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The statements E to L relate to the process of cell division.
E is used in the repair of damaged tissues
F results in the production of diploid cells
G results in the production of gametes
H results in the chromosome number being halved
J gives rise to genetically identical cells
K takes place in both animals and plants
L is used in the process of asexual reproduction
Complete the table by writing each statement letter in the correct box to show whether the statement relates to mitosis only, meiosis only, or to both.
The first letter has been written in the correct box for you.
| mitosis only | meiosis only | both mitosis and meiosis |
|---|---|---|
| E |
The statements E to K relate to the process of reproduction.
E produces genetically identical offspring
F produces more individuals of the same species
G involves only one parent
H involves fusion of nuclei
I requires gametes
J forms a diploid zygote
K involves only cell division by mitosis
Table 5.1 shows a comparison of sexual and asexual reproduction.
Table 5.1
| sexual reproduction only | asexual reproduction only | both sexual and asexual reproduction |
|---|---|---|
| E |
Complete Table 5.1 by writing each letter in the correct box to match it to sexual reproduction only, asexual reproduction only, or to both.
The first letter has been written in the correct box for you. Use each letter once only.
Outline the importance of the following in seed germination:
enzymes ______
cell division ______
Suggest the type of reproduction usually found in
- cultivated bananas ______
- wild bananas ______
State two commercial advantages that result from the type of reproduction found in cultivated bananas.
- ______
- ______
Explain why fungal diseases tend to kill a higher percentage of cultivated than of wild banana plants.
Explain the role of the nucleus and cell division in the inheritance of characteristics from parents to offspring.
State the products of an ovary in a woman and describe the roles of each of these products.