Chapter 12 Flashcards
What is cell division? (2)
Reproduction of cells
continuity of life
what is the cell cycle? (2)
life of a cell from its first formed during division until its own division
Dividing cell replicates its DNA, and allocates the two copies in opposite ends
What is a genome?
a cell’s genetic information
Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic genomes
prokaryotic genomes is usually one DNA molecule
Eukaryotic genomes have a large amount of DNA
What are chromosomes? (3)
structures where DNA molecules are packaged
consists of one long DNA molecule
protein maintain structure of the chromosome
what are chromatins?
the entire complex of DNA and proteins that is the building material of chromosomes
What are somatic cells? (2)
All body cells except reproductive cells
Human cells contain 46 chromosomes, 23 from each parent
What are gametes? (2)
Reproductive cells
Contains one set of 23 chromosomes in human cells
what is the shape of chromosomes when it is not dividing?
a long, thin, chromatin fiber
What is the shape of chromosomes when it is dividing?
Condensed, with chromatin coiling and folding to condensed chromosomes
What are sister chromatids? (2)
joined copies of the original chromosome after duplication
once divided, considered individual chromosomes
What are cohesins? (2)
attaches chromatids together
forms an attachment called sister chromatid cohesion
What are centromeres?
regions of chromosomal DNA in each sister chromatid where it attaches to each
other
What is mitosis?
division of genetic material in the nucleus
What is meiosis (3)
cell division of gametes in the ovaries and testes
reduces chromosome number from 2 sets(46 total) to one set
fertilization fuses two gametes together to return to the original amount
What occurs during the Mitotic (M) phase? (3)
Includes both mitosis and cytokinesis
shortest part of the cell cycle
alternates with interphase
What occurs during interphase? (2)
90% of a cell cycle
cell grows and produces proteins and organelles
What are the subphases of interphase? (3)
G1 phase (first gap)- cell growth
S phase (synthesis)- duplication of chromosomes
G2 phase (second gap)- preparation for cell divisions
What occurs during G2 phase? ( 3)
a nuclear envelope encloses the nucleus containing one or more nucleoli
two centrosomes have formed by duplications
chromosomes cannot be seen, as it has not condenses
What are centrosomes?
Regions thar organize the microtubules of the spindle
each centrosome contains two centrioles
What occurs during prophase? (5)
Chromatin fibers coil, condensing chromosomes
nucleoli disappear
duplicated chromosome appears as sister chromatids
mitotic spind begins to form
centrosome move away from each other