bio unit 2 quiz 2 Flashcards
cell division
the process that allows a single cell to beocme an orgnism with trillons of cells
cell differentioaion
the process where newly formed cells become more specialized to perfom diffenrt funcions
cell specialization
cells take on specifc functions. accomplshed by differntial gene expression.
differntial gene expression.
the activation of differnt instructins within a given cell by chmical signals causing it to differenntiate. Same gene in all cellls. cell truing on and off.
gene expression and the environment
cells have contral over which gene are beig expressed so we say its a regulated process. cells can also respond to envronmental factors such as light and temperature.
purpose of cell division
happens in eukayotics
- for growth and developemnt
- for repair : replace dying cells, wear and tear, and regeneration of new cells.
cell cycle
the sequence of grwoth and division that occurs in cells. In cell cycle there is cell growth, DNA replication, Cell gowth, and then cell division.
phases of the cell cycle
interphase if first which consists of : G1 - growth , S phase - DNa synthesis and replication, G2 - more cell growht and cell geting ready to divide.
Then mitosis which consists of PMAT, which does nuclear division
then cytokinesis which is where the cytoplams divides
chromatin
the form of the DNA during interphase. Loose noodle like. Able to transcribe
Chromosome
the DNa when cell enters mitosis. The chromatn coils up to from chromoosmes. we have 46
interphase
befoer mitosis. Nuleus in visible. The DNA is in loose strands of chromatin.
G1
evryday cellular activity and the cell grows
G2
cell is prepared for mitoosis
g0
some cells can enter this. Is a resting pahses. Where the cell doe snot prepare to divide.
s phase
- DNa replication
this has to happend befreo cell division. Create new set of DNa identical to the fisrt.