Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.

Mitotic cell division can be a mode of reproduction.

Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.

Crossing-over between chromatids can occur only between homologous chromosomes.

Define the following term :

Chromosome.

Define the term Gene.

Define the term Cell division.

Define the following terms :

Chromatid.

Define the following term.

Aster

Give reason:

Gametes must be produced by meiosis for sexual reproduction.

Give reason:

Why is meiosis referred to as 'reductional division'?