Outline the processes of mitosis and meiosis, including references to where they occur.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [max 7] both cell division ; (mitosis) in body cells or named ; for growth/repair/replacement; chromosome number retained AW; ref. asexual reproduction/single parent; produces copy/identical/similar; produces two cells ; (meiosis) in ovaries*/ovule ; testes*/anthers ; ref. gamete/sex cell production ; chromosome number halved/cells become haploid ; sexual reproduction ; genetically different ; produces four cells ;
2. [3] name of correct organism/crop/technique ; always an exact/similar copy; known characteristics/flavour AW ; more certain outcome/can be conducted in controlled conditions; not reliant on pollination (agent); only one parent needed ; quick(er); less expensive/greater profit/higher yield/more offspring;