cycle 2 Flashcards
what phase of the cell cycle do most cells stay in?
G1 and G0, only cycle if they need to divide
cell cycle of early embryonic cells
S phase and mitosis (takes around 30 min)
cell cycle of later embryonic cells
G1, S, G2, mitosis
G1
period of cell growth before DNA replicates, when cell responds to signals to ensure entry to program differentiation
S
period when DNA replicates and chromosomal proteins are duplicates
G2
period after DNA replicates, cell prepares for division
mitosis
prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
why do cells divide?
multicellular growth, tissue repair, regeneration
why is cell division important?
cells cannot continue to grow larger and larger because then the volume of the cell increases faster than the SA (SA can’t reach the demands of the cell)
cell cycle checkpoints
G1S, G2M, M
G1S checkpoint
ensures that there is no damage to the DNA, ensures that there are enough proteins and enzymes for division
G2M checkpoint
checks to see if DNA is fully replicated/ if it is damaged, ensures that the cell is large enough and has enough nutrients for mitosis
M checkpoint (metaphase)
ensures proper alignment of chromosomes on the metaphase plate, ensures that chromosomes are properly attached to spindle fibres at their centromeres
what are the 2 results of cell cycle checkpoints?
fixes the problem or cell death (apoptosis)
what regulates the cell cycle?
proteins (positive/negative regulators, balance of the two keeps the cell cycle in check)
how do bacteria/archaea replicate?
binary fission
chromosome
packaged chromatin (DNA and proteins packaged together)
of chromosomes =
of centromeres
of chromatids =
of DNA helices
interphase
G1, S, G2 (nuclear membrane is still intact)