Cell Division
This is the division of the nucleus in order to make more cell to replace damaged or dead cells
mitosis
A chromosome is made up of two strands that are held together by a centromere, what are these two strands called
chromatids
This is made up of 3 base pairs and when put together forms a polypeptide chain
amino acids
The process by which molecules move away from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration and requires no energy
diffusion
The "powerhouse" of the cell, makes ATP
mitochondria
What are the two major periods in the life cycle of the cell?
interphase and cell division
During this phase of mitosis, the chromosomes can be seen lining up in the middle of the cell
metaphase
Where does translation occur in the cell?
In the cytoplasm
This is the movement of water from an area low in solutes to an area high in solutes through a semi permeable membrane
osmosis
The part of the cell that contains all the genetic material of the cell
nucleus
During this phase of the cell cycle, the centrioles and the genetic material duplicates
interphase
These microtubules serve as an attachment point for the chromosomes. It helps to move them
spindle fibers
Where does transcription occur? What part of the cell?
nucleus
This type of transport is found in the kidneys, it is caused by high pressure
filtration
A system of fluid filled tubules that coil and twist through the cytoplasm
endoplasmic reticulum
During this cycle, a cleavage furrow is formed and cytoplasm is divided
cytokinesis
During this phase of mitosis, the nuclear membrane and nucleoli disappears
prophase
What is the name of the enzyme that opens the DNA strand for protein synthesis
RNA polymerase
This type of transport uses ATP to energize its protein carriers in order to bring stuff into the cell.
Active transport
The actual site of protein synthesis in the cell
ribosome
Whats are the three stages of interphase?
G1, S, and G2
What would be the result if a cell undergoes mitosis but not cytokinesis ?
It would be binucleate or multinucleate
tRNA
Glucose is too large to pass through the plasma membrane on its own, what mode of transport does the cell use to get glucose inside the cell
active transport
This helps increase the surface area of the cell so the cell can absorb more substances
microvilli