B2: Cell Division Flashcards

1
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Chromosomes are found in….

A

Pairs

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2
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D. Meiosis

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2 stage process of cell division that reduces the chromosomes of daughter cells. It is involves in making gametes for sexual reproduction

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3
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How many chromosomes do you have?

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46 - 23 pairs

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4
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Stages of the cell cycle:

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1: longest. Grows bigger-increases mass, replicate DNA form 2 copies of each chromosome. Increase number of sub-cellular structures (eg. Mitochondria)
2: mitosis - each set of chromosomes are pulled to a different end of cell = nucleus divides.
3: cytoplasm and cell membranes divide to form 2 identical daughter cells.

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5
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When do most types of animal cells differentiate?

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At an early stage of development.

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6
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D. Differentiation.

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The process where cells become specialised for a certain function.

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7
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D. Zygote?

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When the egg and sperm fuse.

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8
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2 types do stem cells?

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Embryonic and adult

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9
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Where are adult stem cells from?

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Bone marrow

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10
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Uses of stem cells in humans?

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  • Treatment of paralysis and spinal injuries
  • Treatment of diabetes
  • Restoration of eyesight
  • Bone damage and cartilage
  • Heart damage after a heart attack
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11
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Uses of stem cells in plants?

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  • Clones of the mature plant can be grown very quickly and economically
  • Large numbers of rare plants can be produced - save from extinction?
  • Produce large quantities of cloned plants with disease resistance
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12
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Problems with embryonic stem cells?

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  • Most come from aborted embryos or spare embryos from fertility treatment
  • As embryo cannot give permission it’s a violation of human rights
  • Developments are slow, expensive and hard to control
  • May cause cancer
  • Trigger an immune response
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13
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How are scientists overcoming ethical issues with embryonic stem cells?

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Taking them from the umbilical cord and amniotic fluid.

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14
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Advantages of embryonic stem cells? (4)

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  • Wont be rejected by patient
  • Many cells can be produced
  • reduce waiting time for organ transplants
  • Cells and tissues of any type could be produced
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15
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D. Allele?

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a version of a particular gene

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16
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D. Cytokinesis?

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the dividing of the cell at the last stage of mitosis

17
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D. Chromosome?

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a thread-like structure carrying genetic material

18
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D. Mitosis?

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Asexual cell division where 2 identical cells are formed

19
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D. Chrimatids?

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duplicate chromosomes produced during mitosis