Mitosis (+cancer)

Question 1

Define mitosis

Answer 1

A cell devision that results in two cells genetically identical to each other and the original cell

Question 2

Importance of mitosis

Answer 2

-new cells formed for plant growth
-allow replacement and repair of damaged tissue

Question 3

Interphase

Answer 3

Not a part of mitosis
DNA replication occurs

Question 4

Metaphase

Answer 4

-Chromosomes move to the equator of cell
-chromosomes are attached to the spindle fires at the Centromere

Question 5

Propose

Answer 5

-Chromatin network unwinds to form visible chromosomes
-chromosome is made up of cromatids attached to each other by a centomere
-centrosome spilts into centiokes (that move to the poles
-spindle Fibre holds chromosomes in position

Question 6

Anaphase

Answer 6

-Centromes split
-spindle fires pull daughter chromosomes towards the pole of the cell

Question 7

-4 chromosomes present each cell, 8 as a pair
-daughter chromosomes arrive at poles of the cells to form chromatic material
-nucleur membrane forms around chromatin material

Question 8

Describe cancer

Answer 8

Results when cells in the body start to decide by mitosis in an uncontrolled manner

Question 9

Treatment for cancer

Answer 9

Radiology
Chemotherapy
Surgeries

Question 10

How to prevent canve

Answer 10

Don’t smoke
No excessive use of alcohol
Avoid over exposure to radiation

Question 11

Dietary guidelines you must follow

Answer 11

Avoid obesity
Lower fat intake
High Fibre foods
Increase foods rich in vitamin A and c