Cell biology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three stages of the cell cycle?
A
Interphase (biggest)
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
2
Q
What happens in mitosis?
A
The chromosomes move apart and the nucleus divides. The genetic material splits into two.
3
Q
What factors affect the rate of diffusion?
A
concentration gradient, temperature, surface area
4
Q
What does hypertonic mean?
A
high solute concentration and low water concentration
5
Q
What does hypotonic mean?
A
low solute concentration but high solute concentration
6
Q
What does isotonic mean?
A
the same solute and water concentrations to the cell
