Reproduction Study Guide Concepts 1. Cell division is necessary for growth, repair, replacement, and reproduction. Cell division is a regulated process.
Cancer results when cells divide out of control.
Mitosis is an equational division that produces genetically identical cells for growth, repair, and replacement. Meiosis is a reductional division that produces genetically unique gametes for sexual reproduction. Genetic variability is produced in meiosis as a result of crossing over and independent assortment. Nondisjunction of chromosomes during meiosis results in severe disorders. Information to know 1.