Biology
5.2 Chromosome behaviour in mitosis
When body cells reach a certain size they divide into two. Nuclear division occurs first, followed by
division of the cytoplasm. The mitotic cell cycle of eukaryotes involves DNA replication followed by
nuclear division. This ensures the genetic uniformity of all daughter cells.
Learning Outcomes
Candidates should be able to:
5.1 Replication and division of nuclei and cells
During the mitotic cell cycle, DNA is replicated and passed to daughter cells.
Stem cells in bone marrow and the skin continually divide by mitosis to provide a continuous supply of cells that differentiate into blood and skin cells.
a) describe the structure of a chromosome, limited to DNA, histone proteins, chromatids, centromere and telomeres
b) explain the importance of mitosis in the production of genetically identical cells, growth, cell replacement, repair of tissues and asexual reproduction
c) outline the cell cycle, including interphase (growth and DNA replication), mitosis and cytokinesis
d) outline the significance of telomeres in permitting continued replication and preventing the loss of genes
e) outline the significance of mitosis in cell replacement and tissue repair by stem cells and state that uncontrolled cell division can result in the formation of a tumour
5.2 Chromosome behaviour in mitosis
The events that occur during mitosis can be followed by using a light microscope.
a) describe, with the aid of photomicrographs and diagrams, the behaviour of chromosomes in plant and animal cells during the mitotic cell cycle and the associated behaviour of the nuclear envelope, cell surface membrane and the spindle (names of the main stages of mitosis are expected)
b) observe and draw the mitotic stages visible in temporary root tip squash preparations and in prepared slides of root tips of species such as those of Vicia faba and Allium cepa
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Biology
# 28.2 The mitotic cell cycle - Syllabus 2016
5.1 Replication and division of nuclei and cells
5.2 Chromosome behaviour in mitosis
When body cells reach a certain size they divide into two. Nuclear division occurs first, followed by
division of the cytoplasm. The mitotic cell cycle of eukaryotes involves DNA replication followed by
nuclear division. This ensures the genetic uniformity of all daughter cells.
Learning Outcomes
Candidates should be able to:
5.1 Replication and division of nuclei and cells
During the mitotic cell cycle, DNA is replicated and passed to daughter cells.
Stem cells in bone marrow and the skin continually divide by mitosis to provide a continuous supply of cells that differentiate into blood and skin cells.
a) describe the structure of a chromosome, limited to DNA, histone proteins, chromatids, centromere and telomeres
b) explain the importance of mitosis in the production of genetically identical cells, growth, cell replacement, repair of tissues and asexual reproduction
c) outline the cell cycle, including interphase (growth and DNA replication), mitosis and cytokinesis
d) outline the significance of telomeres in permitting continued replication and preventing the loss of genes
e) outline the significance of mitosis in cell replacement and tissue repair by stem cells and state that uncontrolled cell division can result in the formation of a tumour
5.2 Chromosome behaviour in mitosis
The events that occur during mitosis can be followed by using a light microscope.
a) describe, with the aid of photomicrographs and diagrams, the behaviour of chromosomes in plant and animal cells during the mitotic cell cycle and the associated behaviour of the nuclear envelope, cell surface membrane and the spindle (names of the main stages of mitosis are expected)
b) observe and draw the mitotic stages visible in temporary root tip squash preparations and in prepared slides of root tips of species such as those of Vicia faba and Allium cepa
- The Cell Cycle
What are all of the stages to the Cell Cycle? The Cell Cycle starts with its first stage called Interphase. The cell will be in this stage the longest amount of time out of all of the stages of the cycle. During the first part of Interphase is called...
- #80 Question 3
(a) The diagrams show a cell in various stages ofthe mitotic cell cycle. Name the stage represented by each diagram, and arrange them in the correct sequence. (b) Describe the role of spindle microtubules in mitosis. (3 marks) (c) The graph below shows...
- #32 Summary Of Cell And Nuclear Division
1. Growth of a multicellular organism is a result of parent cells dividing to produce genetically identical daughter cells. 2. During cell division the nucleus divides first, followed by division of the whole cell. 3. Division of a nucleus to produce...
- #31 Control Of Cell Division, Stem Cell, Haploid And Diploid Cells
Each cell contains genes that help to control when it divides. Cells divide by mitosis only when required. When receives signals from neighbouring cells, it responds by dividing or not dividing. If this control goes wrong, cells may not divide when they...
- # 30 Mitosis
Mitosis is a nuclear division giving rise to genetically identical cells in which the chromosome number is maintained by the exact duplication of chromosome. Significance of mitosis production of geneticlly identical cells: It keeps the chromosome...