L7 LS Elaborate

Produces two identical daughter cells

Used for growth and repair

Occurs in body (somatic) cells

Involves one cell division

Results in diploid cells (2n)

Creates genetically identical cells

Important for healing wounds and replacing cells

Start with one parent cell

Involve chromosome duplication before division

Are important for the continuation of life

Involve spindle fibers and chromosome movement

Produces four unique daughter cells

Used for sexual reproduction

Involves two cell divisions

Results in haploid cells (n)

Includes crossing over and independent assortment

Creates genetic variation in offspring

Happens only in reproductive organs (testes and ovaries)