Mitosis
what is mitosis?
The process in which the nucleus divides to form two identical nuclei.
why is cell division important.
For growth and the production of red blood cells.
What are the two types of Reproduction?
sexual and asexual reproduction
All cells come from preexisting cells. This happens when the cells divide it's genetic information Ina process known as ___ and its cytoplasmic contents in a process known as ___
Mitosis, Cytokinesis
what are stem cells?
Stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells that are able to differentiate into specialized cell types
what is a chromosome?
A structure in the nuclues that contains hereditary material.
When the nucleus is ready to divide, these coil into two identical strands called ________?
chromatid
A cell cycle is not completed in the same amount of time in all cells.
How long is the life cycle of a cell?
Cells undergo a process of specialization or determination called ____ to become neurons, muscle cells, or skin cells. Stem cells are the source of all different types
Differentiation
The types of stem cells in mammals are
2
What is the peroid of growth and development called?
interphase
What occurs in Metaphase?
Chromatid pairs are lined up in the center of the cell.
.This type of reproduction produces genetically DIFFERENT offspring
sexual reproduction
two identical cells
sister chromatids
Stem cells are present in
2
A Eukaryotic Cell is a cell with a _________?
nucleus
The phase in Mitosis where the chromatids separate.
anaphase
This type of reproduction produces genetically DIFFERENT offspring
cancer
cells do most of their growing
g1 phase
In a developing embryo, the stem cells can differentiate into
4
What are the four stages of Mitosis in order?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
The final step in Mitosis where the cytoplasm is beginning to separate and a new nucleus forms
telophase
During Interphase, an actively dividing cell, such as _______ cell, copies it's DNA and prepares for cell division.
skin
As a cell grows in size, its volume ______________ much more rapidly than its __________ area.
increases, surface