Cell division - Mitosis

I am learning to: Identify the location of chromosomes and genes in the cell describe how cells divide by mitosis and why this is important Label sequence of Mitosis

Task 1 – animal cells Draw and label the animal cell Q1)What is the function of the nucleus? Q2)What are contained inside the nucleus?

Section of a chromosome: Storing information Inside the nucleus of our cells are the Chromosomes Human cells have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) Sections of a chromosome are called genes Chromosomes are coiled strands of DNA Section of a chromosome:

Task 2: Make a note of key points Chromosome Chromosomes are made up of large molecules of DNA A gene is a small section of DNA Each gene codes for a particular combination of amino acids that make a specific protein. DNA gene

Chromosomes 23 pairs 46 Pair 23 = sex chromosomes XX = female XY = Male

Mitosis basics -watch clip Parent cell has 2 pairs of chromosomes Mitosis basics -watch clip Takes place as part of cell growth and replacement Also asexual reproduction Chromosomes are copied Copied chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell Cell membrane starts to divide to form 2 daughter cells Each has identical chromosomes to the parent cell.

Task 3: Complete worksheet

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Mitosis / asexual reproduction in an amoeba

Task 4: Questions 3) Why is mitosis important? 4) What type of reproduction uses mitosis? 5) What is special about the cells produced by mitosis?

Mitosis – flick book

I am learning to: Identify the location of chromosomes and genes in the cell describe how cells divide by mitosis and why this is important Label sequence of Mitosis

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