DNA
why is DNA important?
it tells cells what to do
what is a chromosome made of?
deoxyribonucleic acid and various proteins
what happens in interphase
Cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division
what is the end product of mitosis?
two cells exactly like the parent
what is the end product of meiosis?
4 cells that are half the parent
name the four base pairs.
abgc
what shape is a blood cell?
a doughnut
what happens in interphase
the cell is resting
how many phases are in mitosis?
6 phases
how many phases are in mitosis?
9 phases
what shape is a strand of DNA?
double helix
what process do bacteria replicate through?
binary fission
what happens in prophase?
chromosomes are visible
why does mitosis persist?
to replace the dead cells in our body
why does meiosis persist?
for reproduction
what is a missing/incorrect base pair make
a mutation
what do people say meiosis is?
mitosis done twice
what happens in metaphase?
spindle fibers form
how long does mitosis take to occur?
approximately 2 hours
how long does meiosis take?
approximately 74 hours
what does DNA stand for?
deoxyribonucleic acid
where are the chromatin located in a cell
the nucleus
what happens in telophase?
chromosomes move to opposite end of the cell
name the phases of mitosis in order?
interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis
name the phases of meiosis in order?
interphase, prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, prophase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, telophase II