By the end of this lesson you will be able to: - define gene and chromosome - explain how genes and chromosomes are related - describe the three stages of the cell cycle - name and describe the 4 phases of mitosis in order - define asexual reproduction Genes and Cell Division Gene – Chromosomes – What is cell division? List and describe the s stages of cell division Stage Description What is the purpose of mitotic cell division? Asexual reproduction – Budding – Regeneration – Spores – Meiosis (sexual reproduction) – What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?