Cell Cycle And Cell Division Flashcards
What is the starting point of all organisms?
All organisms, even the largest, start their life as a single cell.
What are the characteristics of cells?
Growth and reproduction are characteristics of cells.
How do cells reproduce?
All cells reproduce by dividing into two, with each parental cell giving rise to two daughter cells.
What allows a single cell to form a structure of millions of cells?
Cycles of growth and division allow a single cell to form a structure consisting of millions of cells.
What important processes occur during cell division?
During cell division, DNA replication and cell growth also take place.
What is the cell cycle?
The sequence of events by which a cell duplicates its genome, synthesizes other constituents, and divides into two daughter cells is termed the cell cycle.
When does DNA synthesis occur in the cell cycle?
DNA synthesis occurs only during one specific stage of the cell cycle.
How are replicated chromosomes distributed during cell division?
The replicated chromosomes (DNA) are distributed to daughter nuclei by a complex series of events during cell division.
What controls the events in the cell cycle?
The events in the cell cycle are under genetic control.
