Cell Division and the Cell Cycle

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What are the two main stages of cell division?

Prophase and anaphase

Karyokinesis and cytokinesis (correct)

Mitosis and telophase

Interphase and cytokinesis

Which phase of the cell cycle occurs immediately after mitosis and cytokinesis?

G1 Phase (correct)

S Phase

Prophase

G2 Phase

What is primarily observed during interphase?

Nuclear envelope breakdown

Formation of the mitotic spindle

Cell replication and growth (correct)

Chromosome separation

What is indicated by a small Surface to Volume ratio (S/V) in cells?

Potential difficulties in waste removal Signup and view all the answers

During which stage does the spindle apparatus form?

Prophase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the G1 checkpoint in the cell cycle?

To assess cell size and readiness for division Signup and view all the answers

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

S phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of centrioles in animal cells?

To generate spindle fibers for chromatid separation Signup and view all the answers

What effect do anti-tumor drugs that act as microtubule inhibitors have on cancer cells?

They prevent chromosome separation and cause cell cycle arrest Signup and view all the answers

Why is a limited genome to volume ratio important for cell growth?

It ensures effective cellular function Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular structure is responsible for the replication of DNA in the S phase?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a cell if it grows too large?

It experiences difficulties in cellular exchange Signup and view all the answers

Which structure stabilizes microtubules during the mitotic phase?

Centrosome Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?

Metaphase Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nuclear envelope during prophase?

It disassembles Signup and view all the answers

How many chromosomes are present at the beginning of anaphase?

92 chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

In which phase does the chromatin condense into visible chromosomes?

Prophase Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of kinetochores during mitosis?

To attach microtubules to chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

After cytokinesis, how many chromosomes are found in each daughter cell?

46 chromosomes and 92 chromatids Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of anaphase in terms of chromosome number in each pole?

Each pole has a complete set of chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the G1 phase before mitosis begins?

Cell growth and organelle duplication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of meiosis?

Four non-identical haploid daughter cells are produced. Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does crossing over occur in meiosis?

Prophase I Signup and view all the answers

What directly follows meiosis I?

Meiosis II Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the daughter cells produced by meiosis?

They have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for aligning chromosomes during metaphase?

Mitotic spindle Signup and view all the answers

What happens during meiosis II?

Sister chromatids are separated. Signup and view all the answers

How does genetic variation arise during meiosis?

Through independent assortment of chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways are daughter cells from meiosis different from those produced by mitosis?

Daughter cells from meiosis are haploid and genetically diverse, unlike those from mitosis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the final result of cytokenesis following meiosis?

Four haploid daughter cells containing one chromosome from every homologous pair Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of meiosis II do sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles?

Anaphase II Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of crossing over during meiosis?

To produce genetically distinct daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the cells produced by meiosis compared to those produced by mitosis?

Meiosis results in reduced chromosome numbers, while mitosis maintains the same number Signup and view all the answers

How many rounds of cell division occur in meiosis?

Two rounds of division Signup and view all the answers

What does genetic linkage refer to?

Genes that are located close together on the same chromosome Signup and view all the answers

What is the chromosome configuration during Metaphase II of meiosis?

46 chromosomes and 46 chromatids Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are produced at the end of mitosis?

Two diploid cells Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurs during Anaphase I of meiosis?

Homologous chromosomes separate Signup and view all the answers

What type of genetic diversity factor is a direct result of crossing over?

Creation of genetically distinct daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

What is formed during the process of synapsis?

Tetrads Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chiasmata in meiosis?

They are sites for genetic recombination Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does independent assortment of chromosomes occur?

Metaphase I Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of homologous chromosomes during Anaphase I?

They are pulled to opposite poles Signup and view all the answers

What is the chromosome composition at the end of Telophase I?

46 chromosomes, 92 chromatids Signup and view all the answers

What structure forms to facilitate the attachment of microtubules to chromosomes during meiosis?

Kinetochores Signup and view all the answers

How many chromatids are present during Prophase I?

92 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the benefit of independent assortment during meiosis?

It produces diverse allele combinations in gametes Signup and view all the answers

What changes occur in the nucleus during Prophase I?

Breakdown of the nuclear envelope Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the random joining of gametes during fertilization?

Random joining of gametes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cell Division

Cell division is a process where a single cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
In diploid cells, chromosomes exist as homologous pairs.
Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
Centrosomes, containing centrioles, are cellular structures in animal cells.
Centrioles produce spindle fibers which separate sister chromatids during anaphase.

The Cell Cycle

The cell cycle consists of interphase (G1, S, G2) and the mitotic phase (mitosis and cytokinesis).
Interphase begins after mitosis and cytokinesis are completed.
G1: Cell growth (protein, ribosome, and mitochondria replication), ensures conditions for DNA synthesis.
S: DNA synthesis, creating sister chromatids. DNA replicates during the S phase, not mitosis.
G2: Continued cell growth and preparation for cell division. Some organelles replicate.
G0: Inactive state for cells that aren't growing or dividing (e.g., nerve and cardiac cells).

Regulation of Cell Cycles

Surface Area to Volume Ratio (S/V): Small S/V leads to challenges in exchanging materials, triggering cell division.
Genome to Volume Ratio (G/V): Decreased G/V can exceed the ability of the genome to produce needed proteins, leading to cell division.

Mitosis

Prophase (46 chromosomes, 92 chromatids): Nucleus breaks down, nucleolus disappears, chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Early mitotic spindle forms.
Metaphase (46 chromosomes, 92 chromatids): Chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate.
Anaphase (92 chromosomes, 92 chromatids): Microtubules shorten, sister chromatids separate, and chromosomes move to opposite poles.
Telophase and cytokinesis (92 chromosomes, 92 chromatids): Nuclear envelope reforms. Chromosomes decondense into chromatin, nucleoli reappear. End result of cytokinesis: two cells with 46 chromosomes each.

Meiosis

Meiosis produces four non-identical haploid daughter cells from one diploid parent cell by repeating nuclear division twice.
Meiosis I (homologous chromosomes separate): Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I. Homologous chromosomes separate to each end of the cell.
Meiosis II (sister chromatids separate): Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II. Separated chromatids, now chromosomes, move towards opposite ends resulting in four genetically distinct daughter cells
Crossing over occurs in Prophase I. Non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material from homologous chromosomes.
Independent assortment occurs in Metaphase I, where the random orientation of homologous chromosomes in different alignment leads to different gamete combinations.
The random joining of gametes further increases genetic variation during fertilization.
Genetic variation results from crossing over, independent assortment and random joining of gametes.

Meiosis vs. Mitosis

Feature	Meiosis	Mitosis
Chromosome Number	Reduced by half	Remains the same
Daughter Cells	4 haploid cells (n)	2 diploid cells (2n)
Genetically Identical?	No	Yes
Rounds of division	2	1
Separation event (anaphase)	Sister Chromatids in Meiosis II, homologous chromosomes in Meiosis I	Sister chromatids separate

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