Mitosis, Meiosis, & Non-disjunction Flashcards
Describe cell cycle
-Time from birth of new somatic cell till it divides to two new daughter cells
TWO broad stages:
- interphase (period between cell division ) - maximum time spent - varies between cell types - cell grows and ready for mitosis at end of interphase - Mitosis (period of actual cell division) - cell divides to form two daughter cells - 2-4 hours and is constant
Summarize the stages of the cell cycle
Interphase (time between cell division )
- G1 phase (Go phase) - S phase - G2 phase
Mitosis (stages of cell division)
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- Cytokinesis(cell division )
Summarize interphase
G1- 4 unreplicated chromosomes (chromosomes are shown partially condensed to make them visible)
S phase
G2 phase-4 replicated chromosomes, each considering of two sister chromatids
Summarize M phase
At start of mitosis! Replicated chromosomes condense
During mitosis, sister chromatids separate. Two daughter cells are formed by cytokinesis
What checkpoint checks for cell size and DNA replication ?
G2 checkpoint
What checkpoint, Checks for chromosome attachment to spindle?
M checkpoint
What checkpoint, Checks for cell size, nutrients, growth factors and DNA damage?
G1 checkpoint
What occurs at G2?
One large cell with TWO SISTER CHROMATIDS PER CHROMOSOME (2n; 4d). Cell is ready for division
What occurs in M phase?
Includes mitosis and cytokinesis, new cell enters cycle
What occurs in Go?
Occurs in non- dividing cells, it is an active process, not just a stall in G1. Occurs in cells that have terminally differentiated into tissue cells eg, neurons.
ONE CHROMATID PER CHROMOSOME (2n;2d)
Exit from cell cycle (non-dividing cells)
What occurs in G1?
Most variable in length, differences in rates of division are primarily a result of differences in G1 length
DIPLOID (two copies of each chromosome, mom+dad copies) ONE CHROMATID PER CHROMOSOME
Homologous chromosomes
What occurs in the S phase?
S phase; DNA synthesis occurs, chromatids are copied and joined at centromere. TWO SUSTER CHROMATIDS PER CHROMOSOME (2n; 4d)
Summarize in Great detail the events of G1?
G1 (gap 1 or growth 1) phase: Cell size increases. Protein synthesis active. Differentiation and performs function. End of G1, cell checks whether ready for division.
Some cells in G1 enter Go phase (quiscent). Perform their function, but unable to divide. Permanent and stable cells are in Go . Stable cells renter cell cycle in presence of stimuli (eg: Growth factors)
Give the S phase in great detail
DNA synthesis/ DNA replication. Enzymes of replication active. DNA proofreading activity of DNA polymerase is active. Entire chromosome replicates. At end of S phase, DNA content doubles. Each chromosome has two sister chromatids (2n; 4d)
What happens in G2 phase(summary)
DNA content is double (2n;4d). Cell /cytosol size increases. Genome scanned for mistakes. Post replication DNA repair mechanisms active
Summarize the roles of p53
DNA damage results in increased levels of p53 protein which causes:
- cell cycle arrest or activation of G1-S checkpoint
- Activates DNA repair systems
- If damage is extensive, may cause Apoptosis
Loss of p53 tumor-suppressor activity allows proliferation of cells with DNA damage. Uncontrolled proliferation can lead to tumor development
What happens to chromatid number/ DNA content at the end of S phase?
Chromatid number/ DNA content (4d) doubles at the end of S phase( also in G2) - replication takes place in S phase-each chromosome contains 2 suster chromatid
How does mitosis form two daughter cells ?
Segregation/ separation of sister chromatids and later cytoplasmic division to form two daughter cells
How identical or different are daughter cells to their parent cells?
Genetic composition of daughter cells identical to parent (2n)
What happens in Prophase of mitosis?
Nuclear envelope dissolve
- Mitotic spindle forms
- Chromosomes condense and visible
- Chromosomes bind to spindle
Homologous chromosomes (chromosomes of the same number - one paternal and one maternal ) and sister chromatids (are copies joined at the centromere)