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What is the primary reason why cells divide rather than continue to grow indefinitely?
What is the primary reason why cells divide rather than continue to grow indefinitely?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell division?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell division?
What is the role of the centromere during eukaryotic cell division?
What is the role of the centromere during eukaryotic cell division?
Which stage of the eukaryotic cell cycle is characterized by the duplication of chromosomes?
Which stage of the eukaryotic cell cycle is characterized by the duplication of chromosomes?
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What is the significance of cytokinesis in cell division?
What is the significance of cytokinesis in cell division?
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Which of the following is NOT a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell division?
Which of the following is NOT a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell division?
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What is the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
What is the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
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What is the correct order of the phases in the eukaryotic cell cycle?
What is the correct order of the phases in the eukaryotic cell cycle?
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What is the primary characteristic of cytokinesis in animal cells?
What is the primary characteristic of cytokinesis in animal cells?
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During which stage of cell division do chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
During which stage of cell division do chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
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What initiates cell division in most animal cells?
What initiates cell division in most animal cells?
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What structure forms in plant cells during cytokinesis?
What structure forms in plant cells during cytokinesis?
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Which phase follows metaphase in the cell division process?
Which phase follows metaphase in the cell division process?
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What primarily controls the checkpoints in the cell cycle?
What primarily controls the checkpoints in the cell cycle?
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What occurs when cultured cells touch each other?
What occurs when cultured cells touch each other?
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What is the structure that attaches to chromatids during cell division?
What is the structure that attaches to chromatids during cell division?
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What is the main purpose of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?
What is the main purpose of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?
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During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up?
During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up?
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What is a key characteristic of gametes in relation to chromosome sets?
What is a key characteristic of gametes in relation to chromosome sets?
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What genetic process increases variability during Prophase I of meiosis?
What genetic process increases variability during Prophase I of meiosis?
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What does the M phase of the cell cycle primarily involve?
What does the M phase of the cell cycle primarily involve?
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What is the result of nondisjunction during meiosis?
What is the result of nondisjunction during meiosis?
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Which of the following describes the G2 phase of the cell cycle?
Which of the following describes the G2 phase of the cell cycle?
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What is the primary outcome of Meiosis II?
What is the primary outcome of Meiosis II?
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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?
What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?
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In terms of chromosome pairs, what does the term haploid refer to?
In terms of chromosome pairs, what does the term haploid refer to?
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Which term describes the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis?
Which term describes the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis?
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What is meant by 'independent orientation' of chromosomes?
What is meant by 'independent orientation' of chromosomes?
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What occurs at the G1 checkpoint of the cell cycle?
What occurs at the G1 checkpoint of the cell cycle?
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Study Notes
Cell Growth and Division
- Organisms reproduce asexually, producing genetically identical offspring.
- Other organisms reproduce sexually, producing diverse offspring.
- Cell division is fundamental to the reproduction of cells and organisms.
- Prokaryotes reproduce asexually by binary fission.
- This involves chromosome duplication, followed by separation of copies and elongation of the cell, culminating in two daughter cells.
Limits to Cell Growth
- Cells divide due to DNA overload and difficulty exchanging materials across the cell membrane.
The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle and Mitosis
- Eukaryotic cells have multiple chromosomes organized within a nucleus.
- Chromosomes are visible only during cell division; otherwise, chromatin fibers are too small to see.
- Before cell division, chromosomes replicate to form sister chromatids attached at the centromere.
- Mitosis separates sister chromatids to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.
- The cell cycle consists of Interphase and the Mitotic Phase.
Interphase
- The cell grows, duplicates its chromosomes and prepares for division.
- Includes G1, S, and G2 phases.
Mitotic Phase
- The duplicated chromosomes are distributed into two daughter nuclei. Includes Mitosis (prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) and cytokinesis.
Cytokinesis
- Cytokinesis differs in plant and animal cells.
- Animal cells divide by a cleavage furrow.
- Plant cells form a cell plate.
- Cells in culture divide until they touch each other (density-dependent inhibition) requiring attachment to a surface (anchorage dependency)
- Growth factors stimulate cell division in most animal cells.
Cell Cycle Checkpoints
- Proteins control the cell cycle, checking if conditions are suitable for division.
- Signals at checkpoints regulate whether a cell will complete the cycle and divide.
- Growth factor binding to receptors often initiates the cell cycle.
Cell Cycle Phases
- G1 (First Gap): Cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.
- S (Synthesis): DNA replication.
- G2 (Second Gap): Organelle synthesis for cell division.
- M (Mitosis): Nuclear division and cytokinesis.
Cancer
- Uncontrolled cell division leads to tumors (masses of cells).
- Malignant tumors can invade and spread (metastasis).
Meiosis and Crossing Over
- Somatic cells have a specific number of chromosomes (e.g., humans have 46, forming 23 pairs).
- Homologous chromosomes have similar genes at the same loci.
- Gametes (sperm and egg) are haploid, with a single set of chromosomes.
- Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes to form two haploid daughter cells.
- Crossing over exchanges segments between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I.
- Meiosis II separates sister chromatids to yield four haploid gametes.
Independent Orientation and Variety
- The random arrangement of chromosomes during metaphase I leads to diverse combinations of chromosomes in gametes.
Homologous Chromosomes and Crossing Over
- Homologous chromosomes carry different versions of genes.
- Crossing over further increases genetic variability.
Karyotypes and Nondisjunction
- A karyotype is a visual display of an organism's chromosomes that shows an ordered arrangement of chromosomes.
- Showing abnormalities in the chromosome number and structure.
- Nondisjunction (failure of chromosome separation during meiosis) results in abnormal chromosome numbers.
- Nondisjunction can occur in meiosis I or meiosis II.
Chromosome Abnormalities
- Deletions, duplications, inversions, and translocations are other chromosomal abnormalities.
- Translocations and their significance in cancer. (e.g., "Philadelphia chromosome")
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Test your knowledge on cell growth, division, and the eukaryotic cell cycle. This quiz covers key concepts such as asexual and sexual reproduction, mitosis, and factors limiting cell growth. Perfect for students studying biology at an advanced level.
