cells Flashcards
anaphase
Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles.
chloroplasts (plant cell only)
Site of photosynthesis; contains chlorophyll.
plant cell
Have chloroplasts, a large central vacuole, and a cell wall; generally rectangular due to the rigid cell wall.
purpose of cell division
Cell division allows organisms to grow, repair damaged tissue, and reproduce.
cell membrane
Semi-permeable barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell.
lysosomes
Contains enzymes that digest waste materials and cellular debris.
parts of a microscope
body tube, nose piece, low power, medium power, high power, stage clips, diaphragm, light source, eyepiece, arm, stage, course adjustment, fine adjustment, base
Malignant
Cancerous tumours that can invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body (metastasize).
diffusion
The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
importance of mitosis
Mitosis is crucial for growth, tissue repair, and asexual reproduction. It ensures each new cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
mitosis
Division of the nucleus, includes four phases (PMAT).
interphase
The cell grows and DNA is replicated.
G1 (Gap 1): The cell grows and carries out normal functions.
S (Synthesis): DNA replication occurs.
G2 (Gap 2): The cell prepares for mitosis
osmosis
when water moves through a membrane from a place with less dissolved stuff to a place with more dissolved stuff.
metaphase
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.
cancer treatments
cancer Treatments:
Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, depending on the cancer type and stage.