REPRODUCTION AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
Reproduction Cell division MitosisMeiosis requires
Mitosis asexual reproduction production of genetically identical offspring from one parent Gives rise to genetically identical cells in which the chromosome number is maintained Growth, repair of damaged tissues, replacement of worn out cells and asexual reproduction
Meiosis Reduction division chromosome number is halved from diploid to haploid Diploid 46 chromosomes Haploid 23 chromosomes Results in Gametes. Sexual reproduction Haploid nuclei to form a diploid zygote(embryo/new born cell) Genetically dissimilar offspring