WEEK 5: Cell ReplicationLEARNING OUTCOMESBy the end of this week,

you should:Have a knowledge and

understanding of the key aspects of mitosis and cytokinesis.

Understand that mitosis and cytokinesis form only part of a complete cell cycle.

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How Do Cells Multiply?

1. Copy the diagram.2. Write a short

paragraph explaining in your words how you think cells multiply.

Key terms Genetic information is contained in the DNA

of the cell. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. Most of the time, DNA is found in long fibres

called CHROMATIN. Each long fibre makes up a CHROMOSOME

(to get ready for cell division). GENES are small sections of chromosomes

that contain the coded information for a specific protein that determines a cell function or characteristic.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/fr/9/91/Chromosome.gif

Why Do Cells Divide?1) To replace other cells that have worn out or

damaged.2) To allow multi cellular animals to grow.3) For asexual reproduction.4) Because they get too big!

The Cell Cycle

What is Mitosis?1. Watch the introductory video2. Watch this animation and see i

f you can define what is happening

Write your own definition of mitosis and be prepared to read

it out to the rest of the class

Use the following words to help:Nucleus, two, one, cell, chromosomes, identical,

genetically, daughter

Mitosis Definition Mitosis is the process in which one cell

DIVIDES to make two new cells. Each cell has the SAME genetic material as

the original cell. It is like “photocopying” the cell - they are

IDENTICAL.

STUFF TO DO!1. Write a short description

by each stage of mitosis on your sheet.

2. Label each stage with the correct name – use your textbook page 78

Cell membrane pinches in (cytokinesis), starting to enclose separated chromatids.Chromosomes line up on the equator attached to the spindle fibres.DNA is replicating and doubling, nucleus is growing.Two identical daughter cells are formed. Mitosis has finished.DNA chromatin condenses and forms into chromosomes.Chromatids are pulled to opposite poles by the spindle fibres.

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Questions1. Name three places where you would expect

mitosis to occur in a growing plant.2. Name two places where you expect mitosis

to occur in an adult human.3. When does mitosis occur in bacteria? What

is this process called?

Write 5 questions in relation to what you have learnt today, make all the answers either true of false then swap with at least one other person and mark theirs.

Mitosis Melodies

Are you finding the stages of the cell cycle difficult to remember?

Perhaps a little melody would help! It’s always easy to remember the words to a song!

In group of 4, you will compose a mitosis melody! Be sure to include all of the stages of the cell cycle and all of the major events in each stage.

How to get started…..1. Choose a well known melody. For example…”Twinkle,

Twinkle Little Star” or “Jingle bells” 2. Then, make up words to each verse that describe the

stages of mitosis3. Eg-

There was a human that had a cellAnd division was its game-oP-M-A-T-C, P-M-A-T-C, P-M-A-T-CAnd that’s how it divided!

4. Write out the words to your song (include the melody)5. For bonus marks...and for fun….perform the song for

the class and get everyone to sing along!

Evaluation- /15 marksContent- 10 marks Does your song describe the major events of

all stages of mitosis?

Creativity- 5 marks Is your song creative and fun to sing along to? Bonus- 3 marks (That’s 20% of the total

mark!) for performing your melody!

Anagrams Race!1. SEAPANAH2. CLEYC ELLC3. MESOMOOCH4. PHATSEELO5. ROPESHAP6. HOOLGOOMUS7. TEEMRORENC8. TROAMDICH9. IDOLDIP10. SAPHERTINE11. EATHAMPES12. SITMOSI

1. ANAPHASE2. CELL CYCLE3. CHROMOSOMES4. TELOPHASE5. PROPHASE6. HOMOLOGOUS7. CENTROMERE8. CHROMATID9. DIPLOID10. INTERPHASE11. METAPHASE12. MITOSIS