The Cell Cycle: Process in which cells grow, prepare for division, and divides to form two daughter cells. Reasons cells divide: 1. Size (Surface area to volume ratio) 2. Reproduction ( Asexual vs Sexual) 3. Growth & Development (Multicellular) 4. Repair and Replacement of tissue
Cells constantly need to make new cells Cells constantly need to make new cells. Each new cell must have identical DNA to the old cell. How is this accomplished in living organisms? THE CELL CYCLE!
Cell Cycle & Mitosis Interphase: a period of growth and preparation for division in cell Mitosis: the division of the cell nucleus (eukaryotic cells)
1. Fold your paper into 8 boxes
2. Cut your paper down the middle horizontal line
3. Tape the two strips of paper together where the dashed line is
4. Draw the lines and label each section --------- INTERPHASE -------- ----------- MITOSIS (PMAT) ------------- CYTO- KINESIS
G1 = growth 1 (Interphase) Cell grows in size Organelles and proteins made
S = synthesis(Interphase) DNA is replicated (“synthesized”) Each chromosome duplicates to make a sister chromatid 2x as much DNA at the end of synthesis
G2: growth 2 (Interphase) Continued cell growth Organelles and molecules needed for division are produced
Prophase (Mitosis) Nucleus disappears Chromosomes condense and become visible Centrioles move to opposite sides of cell Spindle starts to form X X X
Metaphase (Mitosis) X X X Chromosomes line up in the middle Spindle fibers connect centriole to centromere X X X
< < < < < < Anaphase (Mitosis) Sister chromatids separate (break apart) as spindle fibers pull them to opposite sides of cell Chromatids look like “A” < < < < < <
Telophase (Mitosis) Chromosomes are at opposite sides of the cell Nuclear membrane reforms Chromosomes unwind Spindle breaks apart Nucleolus visible in each daughter cell < < < < < <
Cytokinesis: Division of the cytoplasm and organelles Animal: Division of the cytoplasm and organelles and pinching off into 2 IDENTICAL daughter cells. Plant: Cell plate forms and creates a new cell membrane to make 2 IDENTICAL daughter cells
Cell Cycle Overview
Cell Cycle Follow-Up Questions Homework!