cell division Flashcards
how do Prokaryotes reproduce
binary fission
what is binary fission
where a cell simply splits into two.
how do Eukaryotes produce
mitosis, and meiosis.
what do organisms need new cells
growth, replacing old or damaged cells, and reproduction.
what do Mitosis and meiosis ensure
new cells function properly
what dose Mitosis and meiosis do.
making sure new cells have the appropriate amount of DNA.
can DNA be in different forms
yes
why would DNA be in different forms
depending on which step of cell division is occuring
what is is long thread-like pieces.
chromatin
what is DNA in the nucleus
chromatin
what forms when chromatin condenses before cell division
chromosomes
how many chromosomes do humans have in each cell
46
what are the two main phases of the cell cycle
interphase, Mitotic Phase or Cell Division
what are the three sub phases of interphase
G1, S, G2
what happens during G1
The cell grows and carries out its normal functions
what happens during S phase
Synthesis or replication of DNA occurs
what happens during G2
Cell grows, carries out normal functions, and prepares to divide
what is the the stage of the cell cycle when the cell is actully diving
mitotic phase or M phase.
what are the two parts of mitotic phase
mitosis, and cytokinesis
what is cytokinesis
division of the cytoplasm
what is mitosis
division of the nucleus & chromosomes.
what happens during phrophase
Chromatin condenses to form chromosomes
Nuclear envelope breaks down & nucleolus disappears
Spindle fibers form