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What is the primary outcome of cell division in asexual reproduction?
What is the primary outcome of cell division in asexual reproduction?
- Production of gametes with unique gene combinations.
- Development of specialized cells for different functions.
- Creation of genetically diverse offspring.
- Formation of genetically identical offspring. (correct)
Which of the following processes relies on cell division to maintain the integrity and function of multicellular organisms?
Which of the following processes relies on cell division to maintain the integrity and function of multicellular organisms?
- Formation of gametes during sexual reproduction.
- Growth and repair of tissues and organs. (correct)
- Asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms.
- Differentiation of cells during embryonic development.
How does sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation among offspring?
How does sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation among offspring?
- By producing offspring genetically identical to the parent.
- Through the fusion of identical gametes from a single parent.
- By generating gametes with half the chromosome number of the parent cell. (correct)
- By ensuring each offspring receives an exact copy of the parent's genes.
In multicellular organisms, what is the role of cell division after the organism has fully developed?
In multicellular organisms, what is the role of cell division after the organism has fully developed?
What distinguishes sexual reproduction from asexual reproduction in terms of offspring genetic similarity to parents?
What distinguishes sexual reproduction from asexual reproduction in terms of offspring genetic similarity to parents?
Consider a scenario where a sea star regenerates a lost arm, eventually forming a complete new organism from that single arm. What type of reproduction is this an example of?
Consider a scenario where a sea star regenerates a lost arm, eventually forming a complete new organism from that single arm. What type of reproduction is this an example of?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
Which process relies on meiosis?
Which process relies on meiosis?
What is the primary function of cell division in a single-celled organism like an amoeba?
What is the primary function of cell division in a single-celled organism like an amoeba?
What is the process by which prokaryotes, such as bacteria, typically reproduce?
What is the process by which prokaryotes, such as bacteria, typically reproduce?
Why is binary fission considered a form of asexual reproduction?
Why is binary fission considered a form of asexual reproduction?
Approximately how many genes does a typical human cell contain, in comparison to a typical bacterium?
Approximately how many genes does a typical human cell contain, in comparison to a typical bacterium?
Where are most of the genes in a eukaryotic cell located?
Where are most of the genes in a eukaryotic cell located?
What is the complex of DNA and proteins that makes up eukaryotic chromosomes called?
What is the complex of DNA and proteins that makes up eukaryotic chromosomes called?
When does chromatin condense into tightly packed chromosomes?
When does chromatin condense into tightly packed chromosomes?
What are the two identical copies of a duplicated chromosome called?
What are the two identical copies of a duplicated chromosome called?
What happens to sister chromatids during cell division?
What happens to sister chromatids during cell division?
What is the centromere?
What is the centromere?
What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?
What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell double its cytoplasm and replicate its DNA?
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell double its cytoplasm and replicate its DNA?
Why are damages to mature muscle and nerve cells often irreversible?
Why are damages to mature muscle and nerve cells often irreversible?
If a cell has 46 chromosomes before duplication, how many chromatids will it have after duplication but before cell division?
If a cell has 46 chromosomes before duplication, how many chromatids will it have after duplication but before cell division?
What is the primary activity occurring during interphase?
What is the primary activity occurring during interphase?
Which subphase of interphase is specifically associated with DNA duplication?
Which subphase of interphase is specifically associated with DNA duplication?
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell make preparations for division?
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell make preparations for division?
What percentage of the cell cycle is typically spent in interphase?
What percentage of the cell cycle is typically spent in interphase?
What would happen to cells treated with a chemical that prevents DNA synthesis from starting?
What would happen to cells treated with a chemical that prevents DNA synthesis from starting?
Which processes make up the mitotic phase (M phase) of the cell cycle?
Which processes make up the mitotic phase (M phase) of the cell cycle?
What is the role of mitosis in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of mitosis in eukaryotic cells?
Flashcards
Cell Cycle
Cell Cycle
The ordered sequence of events in a eukaryotic cell from formation until division.
Interphase
Interphase
The period in the cell cycle when the cell is not dividing and is metabolically active.
G1 Phase
G1 Phase
The first gap subphase of interphase where the cell grows and performs normal functions.
S Phase
S Phase
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G2 Phase
G2 Phase
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Mitosis
Mitosis
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Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
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Chromatid
Chromatid
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Cell Division
Cell Division
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Asexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
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Sexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
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Zygote
Zygote
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Genetic Information
Genetic Information
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Clones
Clones
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Chromosomes
Chromosomes
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Binary Fission
Binary Fission
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Prokaryotic Chromosome
Prokaryotic Chromosome
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Eukaryotic Chromosomes
Eukaryotic Chromosomes
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Sister Chromatids
Sister Chromatids
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Centromere
Centromere
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Mitotic Phase
Mitotic Phase
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Gene Count in Humans
Gene Count in Humans
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Eukaryotic Cell Size
Eukaryotic Cell Size
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Cell Growth and Repair
Cell Growth and Repair
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Study Notes
Cell Division: A Fundamental Biological Process
- Cell division is crucial for reproduction, growth, and repair in organisms.
- It ensures genetic consistency across generations, replicating parent cell's chromosome sets in offspring cells.
- Asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms, like prokaryotes and some multicellular organisms, utilizes division to create identical offspring.
- Sexual reproduction incorporates a specific division process to create gametes (egg and sperm).
- Gametes have unique gene combinations, contributing to genetic variation in offspring. Offspring inherit unique combinations from both parents.
Prokaryotic Cell Division: Binary Fission
- Prokaryotes, like bacteria and archaea, reproduce asexually via binary fission.
- Binary fission involves the duplication of the single circular chromosome, followed by cell elongation and division into two identical daughter cells.
- The process of duplication and distribution of prokaryotic chromosomes is complex; due to the size of their chromosome compared to the cell.
Eukaryotic Chromosome Duplication
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are larger and more complex, containing multiple linear DNA molecules.
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are made up of chromatin, a complex of DNA and proteins.
- Chromatin exists as diffuse fibers when the cell is not dividing; it condenses into distinct, visible chromosomes for division.
- Before division, eukaryotic chromosomes duplicate; each chromosome now consists of two sister chromatids connected at the centromere.
- During division, sister chromatids separate, ensuring each daughter cell receives a complete set of identical chromosomes.
The Cell Cycle: Interphase and Mitotic Phase
- The cell cycle is an ordered sequence of events that culminates in cell division.
- Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle; includes G1, S, and G2 phases.
- During interphase:
- Cell growth and metabolic activity are high.
- Cytoplasm doubles; DNA replicates during the S phase
- Preparations for division occur during the G2 phase.
- The mitotic phase (M phase) includes mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cytoplasm division).
- Mitosis guarantees each daughter cell receives an identical chromosome set (high accuracy).
- Mitosis supports growth and repair in multicellular organisms.
Cell Cycle Regulation
- Specific damages (like heart attack or stroke) cannot be reversed because highly specialized cells, in those areas, don't divide.
- Researchers can prevent DNA synthesis, trapping cells in the G1 phase of the cell cycle.
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