2FINAL General Biology

Cell Division

Process of cell reproduction linked to the cell theory, allowing organisms to reproduce asexually, repair damage, and grow.

Asexual Reproduction

Production of genetically identical offspring from a single parent without gametes.

Binary Fission

Common form of reproduction in bacteria where a cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

Chromatids

Condensed DNA subunits of a chromosome, forming two identical halves after replication.

Mitosis

Cell division phase involving prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, ensuring genetic material is equally distributed to daughter cells.

Cytokinesis

Division of the cytoplasm following telophase, completing the cell division process.

Cell Cycle

Sequential phases of events including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis for growth, repair, and reproduction.

Growth Factors

External signals regulating cell cycle progression by influencing cell size, growth, and division.

Kinases

Enzymes activating cell cycle control by transferring phosphate groups, working with cyclins to advance cell cycle stages.

Contact Inhibition

Phenomenon where cell division stops upon touching another cell, ensuring controlled growth and division.