Cell Division Leads to GrowthMost Cells Divide Through MitosisMitosis: a type of cell division that results in two cells, each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth. Book Vocabulary Words: pg 147 Gene: A sequence of DNA that contains the information to make at least one protein Gene Expression: The process of using DNA instructions to make proteins. Genotype: Genetic makeup of an organism Phenotype: the physical qualities of an organism including observable or not observable traits Alleles: alternative versions of the same gene that have different nucleotide sequences. Cell Division: the process by which a cell reproduces itself; it is normal and essential for growth and healing of tissues Sister Chromatid: one or more identical DNA molecules that make up a duplicated chromosome following DNA replication Centromere: the specialized region of a chromosome where the sister chromatids are joined Cytokiness: the physical division of a cell into two daughter cells Inside the Cell NucleousStages of MitosisInterphase:
Prophase:
Prometaphase:
Metaphase:
Anaphase:
Telophase:
Interphase:
Electron MicroscopyCell to CreatureMeiosisMeiosis: A specialized type of cell division that generates unique haploid gametes. Generates sex cells. Gamete: specialized reproductive cells that carry one copy of each chromosome, sperm are male gametes, egg are female gametes Haploid: having only one copy of every chromosome
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