Mitosis Flashcards
the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells
Somatic Cell
Contains 46 chromosomes
Diploid
Somatic Cells are also know as
Body Cells
Reproductive cell of an animal and plant cell
Gametes
Gametes refers to
Egg cell
Sperm cell
Contains 23 chromosome
Haploid
Mitosis is needed for
Growth and Repair
Dna duplicates
Interphase
Dna replicates
S (Synthesis)
Preparation for cell division
G1 (Gap 1) phase
-cell grows rapidly
-cell prepares for the actual cell division
-Cell matures
G2 (Gap 2) Phase
Longest phase of mitosis
Prophase
The chromosome can be clearly seen to consist of a pair of sister
chromatids joined at the centromere. Chromatid is one of the two identical “sister”
parts of a duplicated chromosome. The nucleolus disappears and the nuclear
membrane starts to break down. The spindle microtubules start to form from the
centrosomes moving towards the opposite poles. The chromatids are now attached
to the spindle microtubules. They start pulling the chromosomes toward the center
of the cell ready for the next step
Prophase
Chromosomes are aligned at
the middle of the cell. All the chromosomes are attached to the spindle microtubules
which are now fully developed. The nuclear membrane has broken. The centrosomes
are located at the opposite poles.
Metaphase
The sister chromatids separate from their partners. Each chromatid is now
considered a daughter chromosome. Microtubules attached to the centromere are
shortened bringing the chromosomes toward the opposite poles. While microtubules
not attached to the chromosome grow longer, pushing the poles farther apart.
Anaphase