1. Purposes of in Humans Cell DivisionDivision

2. Purpose: Cell division for reproduction creates offspring with traits from both mother and father. Called: MEIOSIS makes

3. MOMDAD egg sperm offspring (reproduction) X / \ /

4. Purpose: Cell division for growth and repair creates exact copies of a cell. Called: MITOSIS My toe-sies

5. X Skin Cell Skin Cell exact copy (growth & repair)

6. Quick Quiz: 1.Meiosis makes _____. 2.The purpose of meiosis is ______________. 3.Meiosis creates egg and sperm cells with _____ the original chromosomes. 4.Egg and sperm combine to create an __________ with unique traits. 5.Mitosis can be compared to a ______________. 6.Mitosis makes exact ______ of the original cell. 7.The purpose of mitosis is ________ and _______ of organisms. me reproduction half offspring copy machine copies growthrepair