2007-11-12 12:59:31 · 3 answers · asked by Laura B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Since gametes do not divide mitotically, sexual reproduction would not occur. This does not mean that reproduction would not occur, but it would only be possible by means of binary fission. The number of chromosomes would remain exactly the same, barring any form of evolution.
2007-11-12 14:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by crotalidman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if mitosis were the only form of cell division, then there wouldn't be any sexual reproduction ... there wouldn't be any gametes or reproductive cells made. So the chromosome number would stay the same over time.
2007-11-12 13:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For any sexually reproducing organism, the chromosome number would double for each generation. Over time, chromosome numbers in organisms would become infinitely large.
2007-11-12 13:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋