Cell Reproduction Mitosis

Why is Cell Division Important? In humans cell division is needed for: 1. Repair 2. Growth 3. Replacement like skin and bone cells. 4. Cell division is important to one- celled organisms, too—it’s how they reproduce themselves.

The Cell Cycle A life cycle begins with the organism’s formation, is followed by growth and development, and finally ends in death. A life cycle begins with the organism’s formation, is followed by growth and development, and finally ends in death. The cell cycle is a series of events that takes place from one cell division to the next. The cell cycle is a series of events that takes place from one cell division to the next.

Interphase Most of the life of any eukaryotic cell—is spent in a period of growth and development called interphase. Most of the life of any eukaryotic cell—is spent in a period of growth and development called interphase. Cells in your body that no longer divide, such as nerve and muscle cells, are always in interphase. Cells in your body that no longer divide, such as nerve and muscle cells, are always in interphase.

Interphase The cell grows- doubles in size The cell grows- doubles in size DNA is replicated DNA is replicated Chromatin-threadlike coils of DNA strung out within the nucleus condense into compacted bodies of chromosomes. Chromatin-threadlike coils of DNA strung out within the nucleus condense into compacted bodies of chromosomes. Centrioles replicate- most plants do not have centrioles. Centrioles replicate- most plants do not have centrioles.

Interphase Before a cell divides, a copy of the hereditary material must be made so that each of the two new cells will get a complete copy. Before a cell divides, a copy of the hereditary material must be made so that each of the two new cells will get a complete copy. Each cell needs a complete set of hereditary material to carry out life functions. Each cell needs a complete set of hereditary material to carry out life functions.

Interphase A chromosome (KROH muh sohm) is a structure in the nucleus that contains hereditary material. During interphase, each chromosome duplicates.

Interphase When the nucleus is ready to divide, each duplicated chromosome coils tightly into two thickened, identical strands called chromatids. When the nucleus is ready to divide, each duplicated chromosome coils tightly into two thickened, identical strands called chromatids.

Mitosis Mitosis process in which the nucleus divides to form two identical nuclei. Each new nucleus also is identical to the original nucleus. Mitosis process in which the nucleus divides to form two identical nuclei. Each new nucleus also is identical to the original nucleus. The steps of mitosis in order are named: The steps of mitosis in order are named: 1. prophase 2. metaphase 3. anaphase 4. telophase

1. Prophase-mitosis begins Chromatids are fully visible when viewed under a microscope. Nucleolus and the nuclear membrane disintegrate. Centrioles move to opposite ends of the cellCentrioles move to opposite ends of the cell Threadlike spindle fibers begin to stretch across the cell. Plant cells do not have centrioles.

2. Metaphase- chromosome attach to the spindle. The pairs of chromatids line up across the center of the cell The centromere of each pair becomes attached to two spindle fibers—one from each side of the cell.The centromere of each pair becomes attached to two spindle fibers—one from each side of the cell.

3. Anaphase- chromosomes begin to separate. Each centromere divides and the spindle fibers shorten. Each pair of chromatids separates, and chromatids begin to move to opposite ends of the cell.Each pair of chromatids separates, and chromatids begin to move to opposite ends of the cell. The separated chromatids are now called chromosomes.The separated chromatids are now called chromosomes.

4. Telophase- two new nuclei form. In the final step, telophase: Spindle fibers start to disappear. The chromosomes start to uncoil. A new nucleus forms.

Cytokenis- Two new daughter cells form. After the nucleus has divided, the cytoplasm separates and two new cells are formed. The cell membrane pinches in the middle, like a balloon with a string tightened around it, and the cytoplasm divides.

Cytokinesis In plant cells, the appearance of a cell plate tells you that the cytoplasm is being divided. New cell walls form along the cell plate, and new cell membranes develop inside the cell walls. Following division of the cytoplasm, most new cells begin the period of growth, or interphase, again.

Results of Mitosis Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, and it produces two new nuclei that are identical to each other and the original nucleus.

Results of Mitosis Each new nucleus has the same number and type of chromosomes. Every cell in your body, except sex cells, has a nucleus with 46 chromosomes—23 pairs.

Results of Mitosis Each of the trillions of cells in your body, except sex cells, has a copy of the same hereditary material. All of your cells use different parts of the same hereditary material to become different types of cells.

Results of Mitosis Cell division allows growth and replaces worn out or damaged cells. If you cut yourself, the wound heals because cell division replaces damaged cells. Another way some organisms use cell division is to produce new organisms.