Biology Chapter 10: Cell Growth and Division

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What is cell division?

The process by which a cell divides into two new daughter cells.

What is cytokinesis?

The second stage of cell division; division of the cytoplasm.

What is mitosis?

The first stage of cell division; division of the nucleus.

What is a chromatid?

A chromosome is made of two 'sister' versions of this; one of these goes to each new daughter cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is a centromere?

The area in which the chromatids are attached; usually located near the middle of the chromatids. Signup and view all the answers

What is interphase?

Phase of the cell cycle made up of G1 phase, S phase, and G2; a period of growth within the cell cycle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cell cycle?

The series of events that cells go through as they grow and divide. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in prophase?

The chromosomes become visible and the centrioles separate and take up positions at the sides of the nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

What is a centriole?

A tiny structure (one of two) located in the nuclear envelope. Signup and view all the answers

What is a spindle?

A fanlike microtubule structure that helps separate the chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in metaphase?

The chromosomes line up across the center of the cell; each chromosome is connected to a spindle fiber at its centromere. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in anaphase?

The sister chromatids separate into individual chromosomes and are moved apart. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in telophase?

The chromosomes gather at opposite ends of the cell and lose their distinct shapes. Two new nuclear envelopes begin to form. Signup and view all the answers

What is cyclin?

A protein that helps regulate the cell cycle. Signup and view all the answers

What are two reasons that cells divide rather than continue growing larger?

The cell has trouble moving enough nutrients and wastes across the cell membrane; the limited DNA of the cell is not able to meet the needs of the larger cell. Signup and view all the answers

As a cell increases in size, which increases more rapidly: its surface area or its volume?

Volume. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the G1 phase?

Cell growth. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the S phase?

DNA replication. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the G2 phase?

Preparation for mitosis and 'check'. Signup and view all the answers

How does cytokinesis differ between plant and animal cells?

In plant cells, the cell wall divides the cytoplasm, but in animal cells, the cell membrane pinches the cytoplasm apart. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an internal cell regulator?

Some regulatory proteins prevent a cell from entering mitosis before it has duplicated all of its chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an external cell regulator?

Growth factors. Signup and view all the answers

What's the difference between internal and external cell regulators?

Internal cell regulators help regulate activity inside the cell, while external cell regulators regulate activity outside the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What are some cells that replicate constantly?

Cancer cells, skin cells, cardiac muscle cells, skeletal muscle cells, nerve cells. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cell division involves a cell splitting into two new daughter cells, essential for growth and reproduction.
Cytokinesis is the second stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, following mitosis.
Mitosis refers to the first stage of cell division, specifically the division of the nucleus.

Chromosomal Structures

Chromatids are sister copies of chromosomes, with one chromatid allocated to each daughter cell during division.
Centromeres are the regions where sister chromatids are joined, crucial for chromosomal stability during division.

Cell Cycle Phases

Interphase consists of G1 (cell growth), S (DNA replication), and G2 (preparation for mitosis), accounting for the majority of the cell cycle.
The cell cycle is a series of processes through which cells grow and divide.

Stages of Mitosis

Prophase is the initial and longest stage of mitosis, where chromosomes become visible, centrioles separate, and spindle fibers begin to form.
Metaphase involves chromosomes aligning at the cell's equator, with spindle fibers connecting to centromeres.
Anaphase marks the separation of sister chromatids into individual chromosomes, moving them apart.
Telophase concludes mitosis; chromosomes reach opposite poles and nuclear envelopes start forming around them.

Regulatory Proteins

Cyclins are proteins that play a role in regulating the timing of the cell cycle.
Internal regulators control activities within the cell, ensuring processes occur sequentially, like delaying mitosis until all DNA is replicated.
External regulators, such as growth factors, influence cell division from outside the cell.

Size Limitations and Cell Division

Cells prefer to divide rather than continue expanding due to difficulties in nutrient and waste transport along with limited DNA capacity.
As a cell grows, its volume increases more rapidly than its surface area, leading to potential inefficiencies.

Cell Division Specifics

G1 Phase is dedicated to cellular growth.
S Phase is focused on DNA replication.
G2 Phase involves final preparations and checks before mitosis.
Cytokinesis differs between plant and animal cells; plant cells form a new cell wall while animal cells pinch the membrane to create two separate cells.

Constant Replication

Certain cells, including cancer cells, skin cells, and muscle cells (cardiac and skeletal) replicate frequently, highlighting their importance in growth and repair.

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