Cell Division

Biology: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 17.2.1

Cell Division

There are two types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis.

Mitosis

Mitosis

  • This results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells.
  • Mitosis is used in asexual reproduction, growth, and for replacing damaged cells.
Meiosis

Meiosis

  • This results in the formation of four genetically non-identical daughter cells.
  • Meiosis is used in sexual reproduction.

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  • Which of the following processes results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells?

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