Cell Division Worksheet
Explore the processes of mitosis and meiosis in this Grade 8 Science worksheet on Cell Division.
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Cell Division Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers the basics of cell division, including mitosis and meiosis.
1. Which type of cell division results in two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell?
Meiosis
Mitosis
Binary Fission
Fertilization
2. How many chromosomes are typically found in a human diploid cell?
23
46
92
12
1. The process of cell division that produces gametes (sex cells) is called .
2. During , the cell grows and replicates its DNA.
3. The two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome are called .
1. Mitosis produces four genetically unique daughter cells.
True
False
2. Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction.
True
False
1. Briefly explain the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms.
2. Describe one key difference between the products of mitosis and meiosis.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The division of the cytoplasm following nuclear division is called .
2. A cell with a single set of chromosomes is described as .