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Cell Cycle UNIT
Study Guide
Cell Division
1. Cells divide to produce new cells.
2. Cells divide to pass on genetic material (unicellular reproduction).
3. Cells divide in order for an organism to grow and develop (multi-cellular organism).
4. Cells divide at different rates depending on their function.
Cell Division (Size)
1. When cells become too large, they divide.
2. Information overload- limited amount of DNA.
3. Movement of materials- a larger cell has to move more materials farther (less efficient).
4. Know and explain the surface area to volume ratio and how it relates to cell division.
5. A larger cell has a harder time maintaining homeostasis.
Cell Cycle
1. Know that all living cells go through a cell cycle.
2. Know the cell cycle vocabulary. Also be able to name and tell the differences between all of the
types of DNA (chromatin, chromatid, chromosome).
3. Know that the reproduction of body (somatic) cells is asexual and produces two identical daughter
cells.
4. Know the phases of the cell cycle, and know what is happening in each phase.
Mitosis
1. Know that mitosis is nucleus division.
2. List all the steps.
3. Clearly define what is happening in each step.
4. Know the order of the steps, and be able to identify steps from pictures.
5. Know why each step is happening.
Cell Cycle UNIT
Study Guide
Cell Division
1. Cells divide to produce new cells.
2. Cells divide to pass on genetic material (unicellular reproduction).
3. Cells divide in order for an organism to grow and develop (multi-cellular organism).
4. Cells divide at different rates depending on their function.
Cell Division (Size)
1. When cells become too large, they divide.
2. Information overload- limited amount of DNA.
3. Movement of materials- a larger cell has to move more materials farther (less efficient).
4. Know and explain the surface area to volume ratio and how it relates to cell division.
5. A larger cell has a harder time maintaining homeostasis.
Cell Cycle
1. Know that all living cells go through a cell cycle.
2. Know the cell cycle vocabulary. Also be able to name and tell the differences between all of
the types of DNA (chromatin, chromatid, chromosome).
3. Know that the reproduction of body (somatic) cells is asexual and produces two identical
daughter cells.
4. Know the phases of the cell cycle, and know what is happening in each phase.
Mitosis
1. Know that mitosis is nucleus division.
2. List all the steps.
3. Clearly define what is happening in each step.
4. Know the order of the steps, and be able to identify steps from pictures.
5. Know why each step is happening.