meiosis and mitosis

In mitosis, chromosomes replicate forming an __________ structure of 2 chromatids.

X-shaped

During mitosis, chromosomes align in the __________ of the cell.

middle

In mitosis, chromatids are pulled apart to __________ ends of the cell.

opposite

After mitosis, a new nucleus is formed around each __________.

chromatid

Cytokinesis in mitosis results in __________ genetically identical daughter cells.

2

In human mitosis, chromosomes are duplicated to __________ (96 chromatids total).

46

Mitosis is essential for __________, growth & development.

repair

Meiosis is cell division that occurs in __________ organs to produce haploid gametes.

sex

Meiosis ensures chromosomes are halved from diploid to __________ to maintain chromosome number post fertilization.

haploid

Meiosis produces __________ genetically distinct haploid daughter cells.

4

Meiosis results in __________ variation, increasing genetic diversity by shuffling chromosomes.

genetic

Gametes produced in meiosis are __________ to prevent doubling of chromosomes at fertilization.

haploid