Cell Growth and Division Honors Biology Chapter 10.
CELL DIVISION. Chromosomes Made of DNA Carries cell genetic information 23 pair Differs for different organisms fruit fly: 8 Carrot: 18.
Cell Growth and Division. When living things grow, what happens to its cells? ? Things to ponder… OR ?
Cell Processes: Cell Division. Studying a Cell’s Size: Finding surface area to volume ratio 2.3 cm 4.5 cm.
Mitosis How do your cells divide? Chapter 10 Why Do Cells Divide? Surface area Damaged cells Sex cells.
Campbell and Reece, 2010. Chapter 12 p. 228-243, Edulink and learning guide notes.
What is the purpose of mitosis? To produce 2 new cells which have the diploid # of chromosomes. These cells are used for growth, repair and replacing.
The Process of Cell Division
