chapter 6 Flashcards
What is the cell theory?
all cells come from preexisting cells
what is Virchow’s principle
cells come from cells
what are the two kinds of reproduction?
asexual and sexual
what is asexual reproduction
copying the parent genes identically
what is sexual reproduction
sperm and egg
what is a binary fusion
binary fusion is splitting up the cell
What are the two events in the cell cycle?
interphase and mitotic phase
What is interphase and what does it consist of?
interphase is the duplication of cells; G1, S, G2
G1:
S:
G2:
G1: Growth (increase in the cytoplasm)
S: Duplication of chromosomes
G2: Growth (preparing for division)
What is the mitotic phase what does it consist of?
division of cells; mitosis and cytokinesis
Mitosis:
Cytokinesis:
Mitosis: Division in the nucleus
Cytokinesis: Division in the cytoplasm
What are eukaryotic chromosomes made of?
chromatin that is later compacted while preparing for divison
what is chromatin made of?
dna and protein
where are chromosomes duplicated?
s phase
what are karyotypes
the visual appearance of chromosomes