Asexual Reproduction and Cell Division

Flashcards covering key concepts of asexual reproduction, cell types, cell cycle, and the impacts of cell growth.

Asexual Reproduction

The process of making new identical cells or single-celled organisms.

Eukaryotic Cells

Cells that have a nucleus and many chromosomes.

Prokaryotic Cells

Cells that do not have a nucleus and typically have one chromosome.

Bacteriophage

A virus that infects and reproduces within bacteria.

Cell Cycle

The series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including Interphase and M Phase.

Interphase

The phase of the cell cycle that includes G1, S, and G2 stages.

Binary Fission

A form of asexual reproduction in prokaryotic cells where the cell divides into two identical cells.

Lytic Cycle

A viral reproductive cycle that leads to the destruction of the host cell.

Lysogenic Cycle

A viral reproductive cycle that involves integration into the host genome and may remain dormant.

Cancer

Malfunctions in cell cycle checkpoints that can lead to uncontrolled cell growth.

Antibiotics

Substances that can prevent or kill bacteria, used in medical treatments.

Zone of Inhibition

The area around an antibiotic disc where bacteria cannot grow, indicating the effectiveness of the antibiotic.

Plasmids

Extra chromosomal DNA found in prokaryotic cells that can be used for genetic engineering.

Cell Size and Division

Cells divide to maintain an efficient size for metabolic processes.