Cellular Replication & Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the stages of interphase?
(in order)
A
- G1 (gap 1)
- S (DNA synthesis)
- G2 (gap 2)
2
Q
What are the stages of mitosis?
(in order)
A
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
3
Q
What is the purpose of mitosis?
A
- Growth of an organim
- Repair tissues
- Produce genetically identical cells (cloning)
4
Q
What is the name for the division of the cytoplasm?
(in cellular division)
A
Cytokinesis
5
Q
What differs between specialist cells?
A
Which genes are expressed
6
Q
Define: tissue
A
A group of similar cells organised into a structural unit that serves a specific function
7
Q
Define: organ
A
A combination of tissues that are coordinated to perform a variety of functions
