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Eukaryotic cells divide by two types of nuclear division. Name them both.
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Eukaryotic cells use two different types of nuclear division, each serving a different purpose.
Select BOTH types of eukaryotic nuclear division.
Correct Answer
(1) mitosis
(2) meiosis
Explanation
Eukaryotic cells divide by:
- Mitosis - produces two genetically identical diploid (2n) cells; used for growth and tissue repair
- Meiosis - produces four genetically unique haploid (n) cells (gametes); used for sexual reproduction
Binary fission is exclusive to prokaryotes. Plasmolysis refers to shrinkage of the cell cytoplasm - not a form of cell division.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide