Topic 2 - Cells and Control Flashcards
in human cells, what is a chromosome?
a structure found in nuclei, containing a dna molecule
what type of cell division forms two identical daughter cells?
mitosis
what are the stages of mitosis
interphase prophase metaphase anaphase telophase cytokinesis
in which stage of the cell cycle are the chromosomes duplicated?
interphase
in which stage of the cell cycle, at the end of mitosis, does the one cell divide into two?
cytokinesis
what term describes a cell that has two sets of chromosomes?
diploid
where are plant meristems found?
tips of plant shoots & roots
what happens in a plant meristem?
cells divide rapidly by mitosis as the plant grows stem cells
what happens during cell differentiation?
cells develop special features that help them carry out a particular function
why is cell differentiation important to plants and animals?
specialised cells are more effective at carrying out different functions in the body
a root hair cell specialised to carry out its function?
increased surface area for absorption
explain how one specialisation of a xylem vessel helps it carry out its function
- thickened wall to prevent collapse of tube
- small holes in thick cell water can pass into and out of the vessel from surrounding cells
name one feature that could be measured to show growth in a plant
height, leaf area, number of leaves
name the type of cell division that cells use to make identical copies of themselves
mitosis
what type of cell has the ability to differentiate into specialised cells?
stem cells
