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MITOSIS

What are the stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase (G1, S, G2)

Mitosis (PMAT)

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What does PMAT in mitosis stand for?

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Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

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What is G1 of the interphase during the cell cycle?

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Growth phase

i.e mitochondria + chloroplasts replicate as they have their own DNA to copy

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What is S of the interphase during the cell cycle?

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  • DNA réplication.

- Duplicates the centrosomes which help separate DNA during mitosis.

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What is G2 of the interphase during the cell cycle?

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2nd growth phase.

Synthesis of proteins and organelles

Begins to reorganize its contents in preparation for mitosis.

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In what type of cells does mitosis occur?

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Somatic (body cells)

NOT gamete cells

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What is mitosis important for?

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Growth

Asexual reproduction

Repair damaged tissue

Replace worn out cells

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MITOSIS

What happens to chromatin during interphase

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It duplicates itself

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MITOSIS

What happens to chromatin during prophase

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Coils up into chromosomes

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What happens in mitosis

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Nuclear division producing 2 g. identical daughter cells.

Each containing the same no. of chromosomes as parent nucleus.

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MITOSIS

Describe what happens in prophase (longest of the 4 stages of mitosis)

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(DNA already been replicated)

Chromosomes condense = visible as pairs of chromatids.

Centrioles move to opposite poles of nucleus + develop spindle apparatus.

Nucleolus + nuclear membrane break down + disappears.

== Pairs of chromatids are free in cytoplasm.

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MITOSIS

Describe the chromosomes produced in prophase

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1 chromosome has 2 g. identical chromatids held together by a centromere.

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MITOSIS

Describe what happens in metaphase

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(Nuclear membrane has disappeared)

Microtubules attach to centromeres = chromosomes align on equator of spindle.

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MITOSIS

Describe what happens in anaphase

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Attached microtubules (spindle fibres) contract = splitting centromeres in 2.

This pulls chromatids to opp. poles of cell, centromere 1st.

Chromatids now called DAUGHTER CHROMOSOMES.

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MITOSIS

Describe what happens in telophase

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Daughter chromosomes reach poles, uncoil + lengthen

Spindle fibres break down

Nucleolus + nuclear envelope re-form

Animal cells = cytokinesis

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How do you calculate the mitotic index?

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No. of cells in mitosis / Total no. of cells X 100

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MITOSIS

What is the chromosome appearance + location for the interphase

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DNA replicates

Chromatin

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MITOSIS

What is the chromosome appearance + location for the prophase

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Chromosomes coil up

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MITOSIS

What is the chromosome appearance + location for the metaphase

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Chromosomes line up along equator

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MITOSIS

What is the chromosome appearance + location for the telophase

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Chromosomes uncoil back into chromatin

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MITOSIS

What is the chromosome appearance + location for cytokinesis

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Cancer

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Uncontrolled mitosis

Cancerous cells divide repeatedly w/ formation of a tumour

Thought to be initiated by gene mutations in oncogenes or tumour suppressor genes

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What does meiosis do

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Produces cells w/ 1 set of chromosomes (1 from each homologous pair) from 2 stages of cell division:

Meiosis I and II.

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When does meiosis occur

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During sexual reproduction:

1 Diploid cell divides to produce 4 haploid cells (gametes).

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What is the purpose of meiosis?
To keep the chromosome no. constant from 1 generation to the next. G. variation in gametes + the zygotes they produce. There are 2 ways this can happen: 1. Crossing over during prophase 1. 2. Independent assortment at metaphase 1 so daughter cells contain diff. comb. of maternal + paternal chromosomes OR at metaphase II so daughter cells have diff. combination of chromatids.
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Describe the interphase of meiosis
Can't see chromosomes. DNA replicates Chromosomes made of 2 identical molecules of DNA More organelles are synthesised Mit. + Chlo. replicate High rate of ATP + protein synthesis Can still see nuclear envelope + nucleolus
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When does crossing over take place
In prophase 1 in meiosis. Between non-sister chromatids in bivalent. == Each chromatid may break + reconnect to another chromatid. === Recomb. of maternal + paternal gen. info.
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Describe what happens in prophase 1 of meiosis
Chromosomes condense, coil + thicken = visible as 2 chromatids. Centrioles move to opp. poles of cell. SYNAPSIS + crossing over occurs. (Be able to explain these)
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Describe what happens in metaphase 1 of meiosis
Spindle fibres attach to centromere + move whole chromosome to middle/equator of cell. Homologous chromosomes aren't found opposite each other so are arranged randomly either side of the cells equator. = G.VARIATION Bivalents (pairs of chromosomes) arrange at equator of spindle. REMEMBER the pairs aren't identical.
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Describe what happens in anaphase 1 of meiosis
Spindle fibres shorten to pull centromeres to opp. poles of cell. Whole chromosomes are pulled but still made of 2 chromatids.
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Describe what happens in telophase 1 of meiosis
2 new nuclear envelopes reform. Each nucleus contains 1/2 of original no. of chromosomes but still made of 2 chromatids. = Chromoses g. diff. from those in original cell. CYTOKINESIS occurs
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What is each chromosome made up of?
A pair of chromatids
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What does meiosis 2 do?
Separates the 2 chromatids.
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Describe what happens in prophase 2 of meiosis
Chromatin condenses + chromosome becomes visible. Centrioles replicate. New spindle fibres form at 90o to 1st. Nuclear envelope + nucleolus disappear.
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Describe what happens in metaphase 2 of meiosis
Spindle fibres align chromosomes randomly on equator of spindle. Again, intro. g. variation due to random assortment of chromatids at equator.
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Describe what happens in anaphase 2 of meiosis
Microtubules contract + centromeres divide. Chromatids are pulled to opp. poles of cell by attaches spindle fibres. When separated produce chromosomes.
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Describe what happens in telophase 2 of meiosis
Chromosomes ucoil = each new chromosome may be g. diff. from original one. Nucelar envelope + nucleolus reappear. Cytokinesis begins == 4 HAPLOID CELLS
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Define an oncogene
A gene w/ the pot. to cause cancer
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In simple terms, what is the result fo meiosis I?
Homologous pairs of chromosomes have separated w/ 1 chromosome of each pair going into either of the 2 daughter cells. Each daughter cell has only 1 of each homologous pair, so they contain 1/2 the no. of chromosomes of the parent nucleus
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In simple terms, what is the result fo meiosis II?
Chromatids separate + 2 new haploid nuclei divide again == 4 haploid nuclei are formed from parent nucleus each containing 1/2 the no. of chromosomes. Every gamete is genetically unique.
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What's the difference in prophase between meiosis 1 + meiosis 2
Follows DNA replication = M1 yes / M2 no Cross over = M1 yes / M2 no
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What's the difference in metaphase between meiosis 1 + meiosis 2
M1 = Homologous pairs align either side of the equator M2 = Chromosomes align on the equator
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What's the difference in anaphase between meiosis 1 + meiosis 2
M1 = Chromosomes separate 2 daughter cells M2 = Chromatids separate 4 daughter cells
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Compare mitosis + meiosis
MITOSIS vs. MEIOSIS No. of divisions = 1 vs. 2 No. of daughter cells = 2 vs. 4 No. of chromosomes in daughter cells = Same as parent vs. 1/2 of parent Chiasmata = Absent vs. Present G. Cross over = None vs. In prophase 1 Independent assortment = None vs. In metaphase 1 + 2 Genetic composition = G. identical w/ parent cell + each other vs. G. different
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Why is it not possible for an organism to have a diploid number lower than 2?
Diploid means a pair of each chromosome. So meiosis wouldn't be able to take place. Also because haploid can't be less than 1.
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"Push down hard on the cover slip, but don't push the cover slip sideways". Explain this instruction
Push hard = spread/squash tissue Don't push sideways = avoid breaking chromosomes.
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Why did the biologist choose to do the experiment on 200 cells
To ensure a representative sample
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State the name given to the exchange of segments of chromatids by breaking and rejoining
Crossing over
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Genetic difference between sister + non-sister chromatids
Sister = 2 identical copies of a chromatid w/ same genes + alleles Non-sister = 1 strand is from mother + the 1 from father.
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Explain how a doctor would recognise which cells are in interphase when looking at tissue samples
Able to see nucleus as nuclear membrane wouldn't have been broken down. + No chromosomes would be visible.

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