Cell Division and Mitosis Overview
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What happens to a cell's volume and surface area as the cell increases in size?

  • Volume increases at the same rate as surface area.
  • Volume increases slower than surface area.
  • Surface area increases faster than volume.
  • Volume increases faster than surface area. (correct)

    • During which phase of the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?

  • Interphase
  • M phase (correct)
  • Synthesis
  • G1 phase

    • What is a significant disadvantage of larger cells?

  • Higher surface area for waste removal.
  • Increased nutrient absorption efficiency.
  • Ability to replicate DNA faster.
  • Inefficiency in transporting materials. (correct)

    • Which statement best describes apoptosis?

    <p>It is a form of programmed cell death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction?

    <p>It introduces genetic variation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of meiosis II in terms of chromosome sets?

    <p>Four haploid cells are formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combination of sex chromosomes results in female offspring according to the diagram?

    <p>An X chromosome from sperm and an X chromosome from egg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the role of meiosis in sex chromosome inheritance?

    <p>Meiosis ensures the equal distribution of sex chromosomes into gametes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the diagram indicate about the visual representation of sex chromosomes?

    <p>Colored bars represent different chromosome types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of meiosis does the initial cell divide into daughter cells?

    <p>Meiosis I.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during prophase of mitosis?

    <p>Chromatin condenses into chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

    <p>Metaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to chromatids during anaphase?

    <p>They migrate to opposite poles of the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events characterizes telophase?

    <p>Chomosomes begin to disappear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key structures disappear during prophase?

    <p>Nuclear envelope and nucleoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of mitosis?

    <p>To replicate genetic information by dividing the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are phases of mitosis?

    <p>Anaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes cancer cells compared to normal cells?

    <p>They exhibit uncontrolled growth and division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of cancer cells crowding out normal cells?

    <p>Loss of tissue function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cancer cells fail in their normal cycle of reproduction?

    <p>Their mechanism to reproduce and die malfunctions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cell division in multicellular organisms?

    <p>For development, growth, and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

    <p>S phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the cell's life span is comprised of interphase?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure connects sister chromatids?

    <p>Centromere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about chromosomes during interphase is true?

    <p>They are not visible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main event that occurs during prophase I of meiosis?

    <p>Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis II?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of meiosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?

    <p>Anaphase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between meiosis and mitosis?

    <p>Meiosis results in four daughter cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell for the first time?

    <p>Metaphase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which cytokinesis occurs in animal cells?

    <p>Constriction of the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do spindle fibers play during cell division?

    <p>They attach to the centromere and separate chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during cytokinesis in plant cells?

    <p>A new structure called the cell plate forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes nondisjunction?

    <p>It occurs when chromosomes fail to separate correctly during cell division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is differentiation in the context of cell biology?

    <p>The transformation of unspecialized cells into specialized cells with distinct functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Division

    • Multicellular organisms depend on cell division for:

      • Development
      • Growth
      • Repair

    • Cell division is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells.

    Phases of Mitosis

    • Prophase

    • Metaphase

    • Anaphase

    • Telophase

    • See above for details of each phase.

    Stages of Cell Division

    • Mitosis and cytokinesis are the two main stages of cell division.

    Apoptosis

    • Not every cell is destined to survive.
    • Some cells go through apoptosis, or programmed cell death.
    • Often the lysosomes will open allowing the acid to escape and destroying the cell.

    Cell Size

    • As a cell becomes larger, what happens to the volume and its surface area?
    • Cells have a limit to how big they can get due to several factors.
    • As the cell becomes larger, its volume increases faster than its surface area.

    Nutrients, energy, and waste

    • The larger they are, the more nutrients, energy, and materials it will need, and the more waste they will produce.
    • They become much less efficient in transporting into and out of the cell, as well as within it when the volume greatly exceeds the surface area.

    Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction

    • Genetic information goes from mother and father to child in sexual reproduction.

    Cell Cycle

    • When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?

      • Only during the cell division are the chromosomes visible.

    • What are the events/order of the cell cycle starting with interphase?

      • Gap 1 (G1): growing, carrying out normal cellular functions, and preparing to replicate DNA
      • Synthesis (S): copying DNA to prepare for division
      • Gap 2 (G2): preparing for the division of nucleus
      • M phase - mitosis happens

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