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Q.1. Label the boxes provided for mitosis and meiosis.

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Q.2. In a Table, outline the key similarities and differences between Mitosis, and Meiosis for an organism
that reproduces sexually, in terms of the following:

(a) In what type of cells dot they occur ?

(b) What must happen in the cell before these processes start ?

(C ) What moves the chromosomes into position ?

(d) How many stages ate involved altogether ?

(e ) What other process must occur before cell division takes place ?

(f)How many cells result ?

(g) What is the genetic composition of the cells formes as a result of the process ?

(h) Does this lead to variation in the species ?

(i) What is the definition of the process ?

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Q.3. Explain how the following contribute to the variation in organisms produced by sexual reproduction:

A. Random assortment
B. Crossing Over

Q.4.