WAEC Biology 2003 Question 9

Question 9

Cell Division

When the zygote of an organism continues to grow, it produces new cells by

  1. A.meiosis
  2. B.crossing-over
  3. C.gestation
  4. D.mitosis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (mitosis)

Explanation

Growth from a zygote happens by mitosis, which makes identical body cells. Meiosis only makes gametes.