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What are the type of cell division ? Give examples of each.

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There are two types of cell division.
1) Mitotic: This cell division occurs in most of the cells of the body. parent cells divides into two (or more) off spring cells passing on identical copies of DNA (Genetic material).
2) Meosis : This cell division occurs in cells of reproductive organs (called male and female gamates) Each offspring cell contains half copy of DNA material from its parent cell. When these male and female gamets fuse together, it gives rise to new organism.
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CPC CAMBRIDGE PUBLICATION-HOW DO ORGANISMS REPRODUCE ?-ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (Answer the following questions)
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  2. What are the advantages of autogamy or self pollination ?

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  3. Does cell dividion play an important role in reproduction ?

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  4. What is crucial function of cell division?

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  5. Give an example cell division occurs in human body for continuity of l...

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  6. What happens if fallopian tube is blocked ?

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  8. i) What is fertilisation ? Distinguish between external fertilisation ...

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  9. Define the terms unisexual and bis exual giving one example of each.

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  10. Mention the mode reproduction used by a) Amoeba" " b) Planaria

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  11. Name the information source of making protiens in the cell. State two ...

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  12. a) Explain the terms: i) Implantation ii) Placenta b) What is th...

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  13. What is AIDS.? Which microbe is responsible for AIDS infection ? Stace...

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  14. How does growing embryo get nutrition from the mother's blood ?

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  15. a) List any four reasons for adopting contraceptive methods. b) If...

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  16. Draw a diagram showing germination of pollen on, stigma of a flower.

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  17. Is cell division a controlled process? If not what would happen?

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  18. Write the full form of IUCD.

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  19. What are different types of grafting techniques.

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  20. Where does the zygote get implanted in human beings ?

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