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What is the primary product of mitosis?
What is the primary product of mitosis?
Haploid cells have two sets of chromosomes.
Haploid cells have two sets of chromosomes.
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What are homologous chromosomes?
What are homologous chromosomes?
Chromosomes that are similar in size, shape, and genetic constitution but may carry different alleles.
A somatic cell contains ______ chromosomes in pairs, represented by 2n.
A somatic cell contains ______ chromosomes in pairs, represented by 2n.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What structure is responsible for the visible chromosomes during cell division?
What structure is responsible for the visible chromosomes during cell division?
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What phases constitute the cell cycle?
What phases constitute the cell cycle?
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What is the main function of the spindle during mitosis?
What is the main function of the spindle during mitosis?
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During anaphase, sister chromatids remain attached to each other.
During anaphase, sister chromatids remain attached to each other.
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What structure forms between the two newly created nuclei in plant cells during cytokinesis?
What structure forms between the two newly created nuclei in plant cells during cytokinesis?
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Gametes are reproductive cells that have half the ________ number of chromosomes.
Gametes are reproductive cells that have half the ________ number of chromosomes.
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Match the phases of mitosis with their descriptions:
Match the phases of mitosis with their descriptions:
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What occurs during the G1 phase of Interphase?
What occurs during the G1 phase of Interphase?
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Mitosis and meiosis occur during the interphase stage of the cell cycle.
Mitosis and meiosis occur during the interphase stage of the cell cycle.
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What is the primary role of apical meristems in plants?
What is the primary role of apical meristems in plants?
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The stage between successive cell divisions is known as _________.
The stage between successive cell divisions is known as _________.
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Match the following phases with their function:
Match the following phases with their function:
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Which of the following describes the G2 phase of Interphase?
Which of the following describes the G2 phase of Interphase?
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Meristems in plants are only found at the roots.
Meristems in plants are only found at the roots.
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During which phase do chromosomes undergo duplication?
During which phase do chromosomes undergo duplication?
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The _________ meristems produce additional wood and bark tissues.
The _________ meristems produce additional wood and bark tissues.
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What is the main purpose of translation in the process of protein synthesis?
What is the main purpose of translation in the process of protein synthesis?
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Mitosis results in the formation of four distinct cells from a single parent cell.
Mitosis results in the formation of four distinct cells from a single parent cell.
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Name the four stages of mitosis.
Name the four stages of mitosis.
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During __________, the nuclear envelope breaks apart.
During __________, the nuclear envelope breaks apart.
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Match the following components with their functions in mitosis:
Match the following components with their functions in mitosis:
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What happens during prophase?
What happens during prophase?
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Protein synthesis occurs throughout all stages of mitosis.
Protein synthesis occurs throughout all stages of mitosis.
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What maintains the equal distribution of chromosome content during mitosis?
What maintains the equal distribution of chromosome content during mitosis?
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Each chromosome consists of two identical halves called __________.
Each chromosome consists of two identical halves called __________.
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Which phase of the cell cycle indicates the completion of interphase?
Which phase of the cell cycle indicates the completion of interphase?
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Cells undergo DNA replication during the G2 phase.
Cells undergo DNA replication during the G2 phase.
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What is the main purpose of the S phase in Interphase?
What is the main purpose of the S phase in Interphase?
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The __________ phase is where cells may choose to rest instead of preparing for division.
The __________ phase is where cells may choose to rest instead of preparing for division.
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Match the phase of Interphase with its description:
Match the phase of Interphase with its description:
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Which process involves the transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA?
Which process involves the transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA?
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During G2 phase, the nucleus contains only one nucleolus.
During G2 phase, the nucleus contains only one nucleolus.
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What is semi-conservative replication in the context of DNA replication?
What is semi-conservative replication in the context of DNA replication?
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The _______ stage of the G0 phase refers to cells that permanently stop dividing.
The _______ stage of the G0 phase refers to cells that permanently stop dividing.
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Which organelles are mentioned as being produced during the G2 phase?
Which organelles are mentioned as being produced during the G2 phase?
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Study Notes
Plant Cell Cycle (Mitosis and Meiosis)
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The plant cell cycle involves a series of events that result in cell division.
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Learning outcomes include describing events in the plant cell cycle and comparing/contrasting mitosis and meiosis.
Growth
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Growth is driven by continuous new cell generation.
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Cell expansion and division cause growth.
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Telomeres are involved in the cell cycle.
Chromosome
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Chromosomes are thread-like structures visible during cell division within a cell's nucleus.
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Made up of proteins and a single large DNA molecule.
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DNA contains thousands of genes.
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Different species have varying chromosome numbers.
Chromosome Number
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Chromosome numbers vary among species.
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Cabbage has 20 chromosomes per cell (10 pairs).
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Haplopappus gracilis: 4 chromosomes per cell (2 pairs).
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Olea europea: 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
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Ophioglossum reticulatum: 1262 chromosomes per cell (631 pairs).
Homologous Chromosomes
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Homologous chromosomes share similar attributes (size, shape, and genetic makeup).
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They carry traits of the same genetic type.
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They are not necessarily identical.
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Example: A pair could have different flower colors
Diploid vs. Haploid
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Diploid (2n): Cells with chromosomes in pairs.
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Somatic cells are diploid.
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Mitosis creates diploid cells.
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Haploid (n): Cells with a single set of chromosomes.
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Gametes are haploid.
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Meiosis creates haploid cells.
The Cell Cycle
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A series of events in dividing eukaryotic cells.
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Often depicted as a circle.
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Two major phases: interphase and M phase.
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Generation time encompasses the time between successive divisions in the cycle.
Cell Cycle: Interphase
- Cell growth and DNA duplication occurs during this preparatory phase of the cell cycle.
Cell Cycle: M Phase
- This phase encompasses mitosis/meiosis.
Meristems
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Localized areas where mitosis and cytokinesis happen frequently in plant bodies.
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Apical meristems appear at the shoot and root tips, and cause stem and root elongation.
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Lateral meristems occur throughout the stem/root and they increase the girth.
Interphase: Subphases
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G1 Phase (pre-synthesis) - cell growth and organelle duplication. Single nucleolus & light chromatin. Does not involve DNA replication.
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S Phase (synthesis) - duplication of the nucleus and synthesis of DNA/protein.
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G2 Phase (post-synthesis)- cell grows more and makes more organelles to prepare for cell division.
Interphase: G0 Phase (Gap Zero Phase)
- A quiescent or resting phase where cells are not actively preparing to divide.
Interphase and M Phase
- Ordered sequence: G1 → S → G2 → mitosis → cytokinesis
Important processes under Interphase
- Includes DNA replication, Transcription, and Translation (DNA to RNA then to protein).
DNA Replication
- A semi-conservative DNA replication process.
Transcription
- Copying genetic information from DNA to RNA.
Translation
- Synthesizing proteins using mRNA templates.
Meiosis
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Reduces chromosome number in reproductive cells by half.
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"To make smaller" is what meiosis means.
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Each resulting haploid cell has a unique gene combination.
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Consists of two cell divisions (Meiosis I and Meiosis II).
Meiosis I: Prophase I
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Chromosomes duplicate in S phase of interphase.
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Homologous chromosomes come together side-by-side (synapse).
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Crossing-over (genetic material exchange) occurs.
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The nuclear envelope and nucleolus break down.
Meiosis I: Metaphase I
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Homologous chromosomes line up in pairs along the midplane.
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Joining at their centromeres.
Meiosis I: Anaphase I
- Paired homologous chromosomes separate.
Meiosis I: Telophase I
- Two haploid daughter cells form, each with one of each pair of duplicated chromosomes.
Meiosis II: Prophase II
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Sister chromatids separate. No homologous chromosome pairing, no crossing over occurs.
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Chromosome condensation.
Meiosis II: Metaphase II
- Chromosomes align at cell midplane.
Meiosis II: Anaphase II
- Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
Meiosis II: Telophase II
- Four haploid cells form having threadlike chromatin, nucleoli reappear, and new cell walls/plasma membranes are formed.
Meiosis I and Meiosis II
- Produce genetically unique haploid cells.
Mitosis and Meiosis Comparison
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Mitosis produces identical cells.
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Meiosis produces genetically different cells.
Importance of Plant Cell Cycle
- Important for plant growth and repair.
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