Understanding Eukaryotic Cell Division

What is the primary reason for cell division in multicellular organisms?

• To create new species

• To produce energy

• To replace aged and dead cells

• To increase the size of the organism

Which type of cell division is responsible for producing genetically identical cells?

• Meiosis

• Budding

• Binary fission

• Mitosis

What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?

• To generate energy

• To produce gametes

• To repair damaged cells

• To grow new tissues

How many haploid cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

• Two

• Four

• Eight

• Six

In mitosis, a diploid cell with 46 pairs of chromosomes produces how many daughter cells?

• Three

• Four

• One

• Two