1. Tick the boxes below to show which statements are true of mitosis, meiosis or both

A)Halves the number of chromosomes

B)Is a type of cell division

C) Forms cells that are genetically different

D)In humans, it only happens in the reproductive organs.

2. The diagram shows the formation of a zygote from two gametes. Complete the table below.

MEIOSIS Worksheet

  Mitosis     Meiosis

3. During sexual reproduction, two gametes combine to form a new individual.

A) What are gametes?

B) Explain why gametes have half the usual number of chromosomes.