Multicellular Organisms - Production new cells, Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Mitosis?
A
The division of cells
- Provides new cells for growth and repair
- Maintains the diploid chromosome complement of new cells.
2
Q
Define a diploid cell and a haploid cell
A
Diploid cell - cell with two copies of each chromosome
Haploid cell - cell with one set of chromosomes
Total num of chromosomes in diploid cells? → 2ⁿ
3
Q
- Define the Equator of a cell
- Define Spindle fibers
A
Equator - Middle of the cell where chromatids line up
Spindle fibers - Strands of protein that cell uses to separate the chromatid pairs
4
Q
Explain how the diploid chromosome complement is maintained during mitosis
A
The parent cell divides to produce the daughter cells, ensuring no genetic info is lost so the cell can function properly.
