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.
haploid
better
asexual
diploid
less
quick
identical
unique
sexual
slow
In mitosis, two somatic cells that are diploid 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 less adapted to environmental change.
Explanation:
– Mitosis results in two identical diploid cells, which means they have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.
– Mitosis is quick because it does not involve the complex processes of genetic recombination found in meiosis.
– Meiosis produces haploid cells that are genetically unique due to crossing over and independent assortment, which is essential for sexual reproduction.
– Sexual reproduction typically leads to a greater variation in traits, which can make a population less adapted to rapid environmental changes compared to asexually reproducing organisms.