Cell Division

Cell Division Use the text to make notes on cell division. Use these questions as a guide. Then answer the following questions from the text: 5th edition: p. 222-223 #2-6, 8, 10; 6th edition: p. 230-231 # 2-5, 7, 9, 11 1.

Provide a brief description and labeled diagram of the following stages in the cell cycle: Interphase, G1, S, G2, mitosis, cytokinesis

2.

Approximately how long (relatively speaking) does a cell spend in each stage?

3.

Interphase has often been described as a time when the cell isn’t active. This, however, is a great misconception. Identify 4 activities that are going on during interphase.

4.

Provide a brief description and labeled diagram of the following stages of mitosis: Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.

5.

Differentiate between plant and animal mitosis and cytokinesis.

6.

Define the following terms: Chromosomes Somatic cells

Centromere Gametes

Sister chromatids kinetochore

7.

What is the result of mitosis?

8.

Identify 3 specific examples when & where mitosis occurs.

9.

What are tumours or cancer cells? What causes them? How are they treated?

Mitotic Index