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Explore the reasons for cell reproduction, the structure of chromosomes, and the process of cell division in eukaryotic organisms. Discover the importance of the cell cycle, interphase, and key terms related to DNA replication and division.
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Why Cells Reproduce • Growth of the organism • Replace old or damaged cells • Maintain cell size • Reduce size of cell as it grows • Surface area – to – volume ratio
Chromosomes • Made up of organized and packaged DNA • Deoxyribonucleic Acid • 2m of DNA in one cell (almost 2000 miles of DNA) • genes are segments of DNA (code RNA & Proteins)
Terms to know • Chromatin • DNA and proteins • Nucleosome • Pattern of DNA and proteins together • Histone • Protein what DNA winds around • Chromatid (s) (Sister – identical pair) • Made up of one strand of DNA • Centromere • Holds chromatids together
Preparing for Cell Division • DNA must be copied, sorted, separated • Organelles, in eukaryotes, must be duplicated • Prokaryotes go through binary fission
Eukaryotic Cell Division • Cell Cycle • Repeating sequence of events that occur during the life cycle of a cell • Growth • DNA replication • Division of the nucleus and cytoplasm
Cell Cycle • Interphase consist of the 1st three • G1 (Cell growth) • organelles made • S (Synthesis) • DNA duplicated • G2 (Growth and preparation) • Microtubules form • Mitosis (Nucleus Divides) • Cytokinesis (Cytoplasm Divides)
Interphase • Time in this phase varies • Controlled by signals from proteins and environment • G1 and G2 check points • Determine if cell healthy for division • Checks for mistakes in DNA copies