Producing New Cells Flashcards
In which organelle is a cells genetic material found
Nucleus
DNA is tightly coiled into structures known as
Chromosomes
Mitosis
The process by which the nucleus divides into two daughter nuclei, this is then followed by division of the cytoplasm to produce two identical daughter cells
What is a cell with one set of chromosomes described as
Haploid
What is a cell with 2 sets of chromosomes described as
Diploid
What is a sex cell described as
Haploid
What is it called when two sex cells fuse at fertilisation
Zygote
What is the zygote described as and why
It is diploid because it has 2 sets of chromosomes
What is an organ
Structure composed of several different tissues coordinated to perform one or more functions. E.g heart muscle tissue
A multicellular organism is….
Made up of several systems working together for survival of the organism
Stem cells can
Divide in order to self renew and have the potential to become different types of cells
Tissue stem cells
Have the potential to become only a few types of cells
Processes involving stem cells
Growth of new skin, repair of broken bones
