Cell Cycle & Mitosis

Vocab

100

The process of DNA replication and creating two identical daughter cells.

Mitosis

200

The process where cells make genetically identical copies of itself.

Cell Replication

300

The process where a cell develops to perform a specific function, thus becoming a "new cell type".

Cell Differentiation / Specialization

400

This protein is responsible for the O₂ carrying capacity of blood.
"Blood" - "Protein"

Hemoglobin

500

This process where cells pinch off of each other after mitosis, creating two identical daughter cells.
"Cell" - "Movement"

Cytokinesis

Interphase

100

The average length of interphase in Mammalian Eukaryotic Cells (i.e. Human Cells)

~23 Hours 

200

This phase where the cell prepares to divide by making a copy of everything EXCEPT the DNA.

G₁ / First Growth Phase

300

This phase where DNA is REPLICATED.

S Phase

400

This phase where cell is dormant from division. 

G₀ / Quiescent

500

This phase responsible for DNA PROOFREADING.

G₂ / Second Growth Phase

Mitosis

100

The average length of the mitotic phase in Mammalian Eukaryotic Cells (i.e. Human Cells)

~1 hour

200

This phase where the cell prepares to divide by condensing loose DNA into chromosomes & dissolving the nucleus.

Prophase

300

This phase where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell: spindle fibers grab onto the DNA.

Metaphase

400

This phase where spindle fibers retract and physically split chromosomes down the middle, pulling two copies of DNA to opposite poles of the cell.

Anaphase

500

This phase where daughter nuclei reform around newly separated chromosomes. 

Telophase

Special Cells & Organelles

100

This organelle holds cellular DNA & provides central control to the cell.

Nucleus

200

This organelle is central to mitosis: giving off "spindle fibers" to physically grab onto and split chromosomal DNA.

Centriole

300

This type of cell is responsible for moving OXYGEN around the body.

Red Blood Cells / RBCs

400

This type of cell is responsible for DIETARY GLUCOSE REGULATION through release of proteins like Insulin & Glucagon

Pancreatic Cells

500

This type of cell is considered a "pluripotent" cell, meaning it can become ANY cell type in the body.

Stem Cell

Fun Facts

100

The total length of THE ENTIRE CELL CYCLE in Mammalian Eukaryotic Cells (i.e. Human Cells)

~24 hours / 1 Day

200

This organelle is responsible for producing the dietary proteins in pancreatic cells, like insulin & glucagon.

Ribosomes

300

This is where cells come from.

Preexisting Cells / Other Cells

400

Where Mr. Orellana is getting his Master's Degree
OR
Where Mr. Torres is getting his Master's Degree
(Will Accept Abbreviations) :)

Colorado State University (CSU)
OR
University of the Pacific (UoP)

500

Where Mr. Orellana got his Bachelor's Degree
OR
Where Mr. Torres got his Bachelor's Degree
(Will Accept Abbreviations) :)

Fresno Pacific University (FPU)
OR
Southern Illinois University (SIU)