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During which stage of the cell cycle do cells grow and prepare for division?
During which stage of the cell cycle do cells grow and prepare for division?
Anaphase is the first phase of mitosis.
Anaphase is the first phase of mitosis.
False
What is the role of centrioles during cell division?
What is the role of centrioles during cell division?
to help in the separation of chromosomes
Cancer is a disorder in which some cells lose the ability to control their _____ growth.
Cancer is a disorder in which some cells lose the ability to control their _____ growth.
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Match the stages of the cell cycle with their descriptions:
Match the stages of the cell cycle with their descriptions:
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What structure forms in plant cells during cell division?
What structure forms in plant cells during cell division?
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The G2 phase is the shortest phase of interphase.
The G2 phase is the shortest phase of interphase.
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What happens to the cell's ratio of surface area to volume as it increases in size?
What happens to the cell's ratio of surface area to volume as it increases in size?
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During which phase of the cell cycle are key proteins associated with chromosomes synthesized and chromosomes replicated?
During which phase of the cell cycle are key proteins associated with chromosomes synthesized and chromosomes replicated?
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The nuclear envelope disintegrates during prophase.
The nuclear envelope disintegrates during prophase.
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What is the key event that occurs during Anaphase?
What is the key event that occurs during Anaphase?
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During _____, chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell.
During _____, chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell.
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Match the following mitotic stages with their corresponding events:
Match the following mitotic stages with their corresponding events:
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Study Notes
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
- Cell cycle: Series of events that cells go through to grow and divide
- Cell division: Process where a cell divides into two new daughter cells
- Centromere: Region where chromatids of a chromosome are attached
- Chromatid: One of two identical parts of a duplicated chromosome
- Cytokinesis: Cytoplasm division during cell division
- Interphase: Period between cell divisions
- Mitosis: Part of eukaryotic cell division where the nucleus divides
- Anaphase: Third phase of mitosis; chromosome pairs separate and move to opposite poles
- Cancer: Disorder where cells lose ability to control growth
- Centriole: Small structure near the nucleus in animal cells
- Cyclin: Protein regulating the eukaryotic cell cycle
- Metaphase: Second phase of mitosis; chromosomes line up across the center
- Prophase: First and longest phase of mitosis; chromosomes become visible, centrioles separate
- Spindle: Microtubule structure separating chromosomes during mitosis
- Telophase: Fourth phase of mitosis; chromosomes begin to disperse
- Stem cell: Unspecialized cell
- Surface-to-volume ratio: Decreases as a cell grows larger. This affects nutrient intake and waste removal.
- Cell plate: Forms in plant cells during cytokinesis
Interphase
- G1 phase (Gap 1): Cell growth, increase in size and synthesizing proteins and organelles
- S phase (Synthesis): Key protein associated with chromosomes synthesized, chromosomes replicated
- G2 phase (Gap 2): Organelles and molecules for cell division are produced
Mitosis Stages
- Prophase: Chromosomes condense and become visible, centrioles move to opposite ends, nuclear envelope disintegrates
- Metaphase: Chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell, spindle fibers attach to centromeres
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate at centromeres, chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell
- Telophase: Chromosomes complete migration, nuclear envelopes form, nucleoli reform, chromosomes decondense.
Other key concepts
- Larger organisms have more cells, not bigger cells, because larger cells have greater trouble moving nutrients and wastes across their membranes
- Rate of food/oxygen use and waste production correlates with cell volume
- Cell growth period between mitotic events = interphase
Cell Cycle Summary
- Interphase: G1, S, and G2 phases
- Mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
- Cytokinesis: Dividing the cytoplasm
- Understanding cell cycle helps explain cell growth and disease.
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Test your knowledge on the cell cycle and the various stages of cell division. This quiz covers essential terms such as mitosis, cytokinesis, and the role of cyclins in regulation. Perfect for students studying biology or preparing for exams.
