Download Biology Packet 5: Cell Growth and Division

Biology
Packet 5: Cell Growth and Division
Textbook pages 240-259 and 275-278
Star Review Book pages 98-104 and 113-115
Prentice Hall Review Book pages 53-58
At the end of this unit, the students will be able to:
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Define cell growth and division.
Explain why cells divide.
Define cell cycle.
Name the main events of the cell cycle.
Describe what happens during the four phases of mitosis.
Identify a factor that can stop cells from growing.
Describe how the cell cycle is regulated.
Explain how cancer cells are different from other cells.
Contrast the number of body cells and gametes.
Summarize the events of meiosis.
Contrast mitosis and meiosis.
Laboratory
Lab #4: Human Cheek Cell DNA Extraction Lab