In mitosis, two somatic cells that are __________ are produced. An advantage of reproduction through mitosis is that one parent is needed, and reproduction is __________. Cells created through meiosis are genetically __________ and are used for __________ reproduction. This type of reproduction causes organisms to be __________ adapted to environmental change.
less
diploid
slow
better
unique
asexual
identical
sexual
haploid
quick
In mitosis, two somatic cells that are identical are produced. An advantage of reproduction through mitosis is that one parent is needed, and reproduction is quick. Cells created through meiosis are genetically unique and are used for sexual reproduction. This type of reproduction causes organisms to be better adapted to environmental change.
Explanation:
– Mitosis results in identical daughter cells, allowing for rapid cell replacement and growth.
– Meiosis, on the other hand, creates unique gametes (sperm and eggs) which increases genetic diversity, beneficial for adapting to changes in the environment.