SB2 - CELLS & CONTROL Flashcards
mitosis definition
nuclear division that produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells
in humans, diploid cells contain __ PAIRS of chromosomes
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mitosis is required for: (3)
- growth; produces new cells
- repair; to replace damaged or dead cells
- asexual reproduction; mitosis produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
stages of mitosis (5)
IPMAT
INTERPHASE: just before mitosis, the DNA in the nucleus copies itself exactly (forming X-shaped chromosomes)
PROPHASE: DNA condenses, chromosomes become visible
METAPHASE: chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell
ANAPHASE: fibres split the chromosomes down the centre and pull one chromatid to either
side of the cell
TELOPHASE: new membranes form around the chromosomes at either end of the cell
-> then cytokinesis
describe what happens in the interphase
INTERPHASE: just before mitosis, the DNA in the nucleus copies itself exactly (forming X-shaped chromosomes)
describe what happens in the prophase
PROPHASE: DNA condenses, chromosomes become visible
describe what happens in the metaphase
METAPHASE: chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell
describe what happens in the anaphase
ANAPHASE: fibres split the chromosomes down the centre and pull one chromatid to either side of the cell
describe what happens in the telophase
TELOPHASE: new membranes form around the chromosomes at either end of the cell
describe what happens in cytokinesis
- the cell splits
cancer is caused as a result of _______
- mutations in the DNA of cells that lead to uncontrolled cell growth and division
- this can result in the formation of a tumours (a mass of cells)
name the two main types of tumour
- benign tumours
- malignant tumours
benign tumours are _______
growths of abnormal cells which are CONTAINED in one area
- crucially, benign tumours do not invade other parts of the boyd
- this means these tumours are not considered cancerous
malignant tumours are _______
- cancerous cells.
- the cells of these tumours invade neighbouring tissues and spread to different parts of the body via the blood and lymphatic system where they form secondary tumours
- malignant tumours are more likely to disrupt the functioning of the organ (as they invade healthy tissue) and the organs they spread to
- this is why they are dangerous and how they lead to death
growth definition
a permanent increase in size or mass
key processes of growth in plants and animals (2)
cell division - mitosis
cell differentiation - development of specialised features creating specialised cells
describe cell elongation
- only happens in plants.
- where hormones (such as auxin) cause cells to grow longer in response to certain stimuli eg. sunlight
indicator measurements for growth of babies (3)
- mass
- length
- head circumference
issues that can be identified by comparing with growth charts (4)
- malnutrition
- obesity
- inconsistencies across different measurements eg. a large baby with a small head
- sudden changes in trend (which may indicate expression of a new health problem)