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1.6: Cell division
Mitosis
Defined as: division of a nucleus into two genetically identical daughter nuclei.
When does mitosis occur?
1. Growth (incl. embryonic development)
2. Repair
3. Asexual reproduction
IP
MA
TCtelophase
interphase
metaphase
anaphase
prophase
cytokenesis
Before…DNA is replicated, cell makes a complete copy of it’s genetic material (Interphase).
Each chromatid has an identical copy (sister chromatid)
Sister chromatids are attached at the centromere
Prophase
Chromosome become visible – shorter & coil
Homologous chromosomes (homologues) pair up – maternal & paternal chromosomes are side by side (their formation is known as synapsis)
Spindle fibers made from microtubules form.
MetaphaseBivalents (paired homologous chromosomes) line up along equator
Nuclear membrane disappears
Spindle attaches to centromere
Anaphase
Spindle fibers from poles attach to chromosomes
Spindle fibers pull chromosomes to the poles of the cell
Sister chromatids separate.
TelophaseSpindles & spindle fibers disintegrate
Chromosomes uncoil
Nuclear membrane forms
Two genetically identical daughter cells are formed.
Task: Make a mitosis ‘flip book’ detailing the stages of mitotic division. Notes available on pg. 53/54.
The mitotic index
Using a micrograph to estimate the ration between the number of cells in mitosis and the total number of observed cells.
Mitotic index = number of cells in mitosis
total number of cells
Cytokinesis
Is different in plants and animals.
Plants Animals
Vesicles move to the equator, fusing together forming a double plasma membrane layer across the cell.
Pectin & other substances are moved between this new layer, combining with cellulose to eventually form a new cell wall.
Plasma membrane pulled inwards
Proteins actin & myosin contract the plasma membrane, pinching the cell into two.
The Cell Cycle
Regulated by cyclins (proteins).
Cyclins bind to enzymes called cyclin-dependent kinases
Active kinase attach phosphate groups to other proteins which triggers more proteins to become active.
In humans there are four types of cyclin. See fig. 6, pg. 56
Tumours & cancer
Read detail on pg. 57, including the correlation between smoking and cancer.
Data based qu. Pg. 59.