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topic 1.6- cell division Flashcards

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define mitosis

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the division of the nucleus into two genetically identical daughter nuclei

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what must happen before mitosis can occur?

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all of the DNA in the nucleus must be replicated

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when is the DNA in the nucleus replicated

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during interphase

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what is interphase

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the period before mitosis

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what happens during interphase?

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each chromosome is converted from a single DNA molecule into two identical DNA molecules (chromatids)

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what are the functions of mitosis?

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  • embryonic development
  • growth
  • tissue repair
  • asexual reproduction
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state the 4 phases of mitosis

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  1. prophase
  2. metaphase
  3. anaphase
  4. telophase
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mitosis is a ——– process

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continuous

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interphase is a…

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very active phase in the life of the cell when many metabolic reactions occur

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what only occurs during interphase?

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DNA replication in the nucleus and protein synthesis in the cytoplasm

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why does the no of mitochondria/chloroplasts in the cytoplasm increase during interphase?

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due to the growth and division of these organelles

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what do plants also do during interphase?

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they synthesise cellulose and use vesicles to add it to their cell walls

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what 3 phases does interphase consist of?

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  • G1 phase
  • S phase
  • G2 phase
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G1 phase

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cell grows physically larger and copies organelles/cellular components except the chromosomes

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S phase

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cell replicates all genetic material in its nucleus

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G2 phase

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cell grows more, makes proteins and organelles, and begins to reorganize its contents in preparation for mitosis

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what happens to cells that are never going to divide?

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they enter a phase called G0

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how do chromosomes condense

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by supercoiling during mitosis

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what makes up each chromosome during mitosis?

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a chromatid

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how does condensation occur for chromosomes?

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by repeatedly coiling the DNA molecule to make the chromosome shorter and wider

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what is involved in supercoiling?

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histones (proteins) associated with DNA and enzymes

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prophase

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  • chromosomes become shorter and fatter by supercoiling
  • nucleolus breaks down
  • microtubules grow from MTOCs to form spindle-shaped array that links poles of the cell
  • end; nuclear membrane breaks down
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function of the nucleolus

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area inside the nucleus of a cell that is made up of RNA and proteins and is where ribosomes are made.

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metaphase

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  • microtubules continue to grow and attach to the centromeres on each chromosome
  • microtubules put under tension to test whether attachment is correct (by shortening of the microtubules at the centromere)
  • attachment=correct, microtubules remain on equator of cell
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what allows the chromatids of a chromosome to attach to microtubules?
the two attachment points on opposite sides of each centromere
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anaphase
- each centromere divides, allowing the pairs of sister chromatids to separate - spindle microtubules pull them rapidly towards the poles of the cell
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telophase
- at each pole the chromosomes are pulled into a tight group by the MTOC and a nuclear membrane reforms around them - chromosomes uncoil and nucleolus is formed
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telomere
structures found at the ends of chromosomes. They cap and protect the end of a chromosome
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centromere
links a pair of sister chromatids together during cell division.
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equation for mitotic index
no of cells in mitosis/total no of cells
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MTOC
microtubule-organizing center; a structure found in eukaryotic cells from which microtubules emerge.
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when does cytokinesis occur
after mitosis
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what is cytokinesis
process of cell division
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describe cytokinesis in plants
- vesicles are moved to the equator, where they fuse to form tubular structures - these merge into two layers of membrane across the whole of the equator
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how are cell walls formed after mitosis?
- pectins and other substances brought by vesicles and deposited by exocytosis between the two new membranes, forming the middle lamella that links new cell walls. - both dcs then bring cellulose to the equator and deposit it adjacent to the middle lamella via exocytosis. this forms a cell wall adjacent to the equator
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describe cytokinesis in animal cells
1. cleavage furrow formed (plasma membrane pulled inwards around equator). - this is accomplished by using a ring of contractile protein (actin and myosin) 2. when cleavage furrow reaches centre, the cell is pinched apart into 2 cells
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what are cyclins involved in?
the control of the cell cycle
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description/functions of cyclins
proteins: - control the cell cycle and ensure that cells divide only when new cells are needed
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how do cyclins work
- bind to enzymes called cyclin-dependent kinases, causing them to become active and attach phosphate groups to other proteins in the cell - this triggers the other proteins to become active and carry out tasks specific to one of the cell cycle phases
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cyclin D
triggers cells to move from G0 to G1 and from G1 to S
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cyclin E
prepares cell for DNA replication in the S phase
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cyclin A
actives DNA replication inside the nucleus in the S phase
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cyclin B
promotes the assembly of the mitotic spindle and other tasks in the cytoplasm to prepare for mitosis
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when will cyclin levels peak
when their target protein is required for function
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state three things involved in the formation of primary and secondary tumours
- mutagens - oncogenes - metastasis
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what are tumours
abnormal groups of cells that develop at any stage of life in any part of the body
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when are tumours benign
when the cells adhere to each other and do not invade nearby tissues or move to other parts of the body
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when are tumours malignant
when the cells become detached and move elsewhere in the body and develop secondary tutors
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what are cancers?
diseases due to malignant tumours
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what are carcinomas
malignant tumours
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define a mutagen
an agent that changes the genetic material of an organism (either acts on the DNA or the replicative machinery)
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describe the 3 types of mutagens
- Physical – Sources of radiation including X-rays (ionising), ultraviolet (UV) light and radioactive decay - Chemical – DNA interacting substances including reactive oxygen species (ROS) and metals (e.g. arsenic) - Biological – Viruses, certain bacteria and mobile genetic elements (transposons)
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what are carcinogens
Mutagens that lead to the formation of cancer
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define a mutation
random changes to the base sequences of genes
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most genes ------- if they mutate
do not cause cancer
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what are oncogenes
genes that become cancer-causing after mutating
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why are oncogenes cancer-causing
in a normal cell, oncogenes are involved in the control of the cell cycle and cell division, so mutations in them will result in uncontrolled cell division = tumour formation
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metastasis
the movement of cells from a primary tumour to set up secondary tumours in other parts of the body
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smoking and cancer
there is a positive correlation between smoking and incidence of cancer; - cancer of mouth, pharynx, larynx and lungs - esophagus, stomach, kidney, bladder, pancreas cervix - Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemical compounds, over 60 of which are known to be carcinogenic

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