Purposes of in Humans

Cell Division

Purpose: Cell division for reproduction creates offspring with traits from both mother and father.

Called: MEIOSISmakes

MOM DAD

egg sperm

offspring

(reproduction)

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Purpose: Cell division for growth and repair creates exact copies of a cell.

Called: MITOSIS

“My toe-sies”

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Skin

Cell

Skin

Cell

exact copy

(growth & repair)

Quick Quiz:

1.Meiosis makes _____.

2.The purpose of meiosis is ______________.

3.Meiosis creates egg and sperm cells with _____ the original chromosomes.

4.Egg and sperm combine to create an __________ with unique traits.

5.Mitosis can be compared to a ______________.

6.Mitosis makes exact ______ of the original cell.

7.The purpose of mitosis is ________ and _______ of organisms.

me

reproduction

half

offspring

copy machine

copies

growth repair