Cell Production and Mitosis notes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to cell production and mitosis, including definitions of important terms and stages in the cell cycle.

Cell Division

The process by which a cell divides into two or more cells, essential for growth, development, and tissue repair.

Differentiation

The process by which unspecialized cells develop into specialized cells.

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Cytokinesis

The final step in the M phase of cell division where the cytoplasm of a parent cell divides into two daughter cells.

Interphase

The phase of the cell cycle during which the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.

G1

Saving energy for next process, The resources and energy needed for DNA replication are accumulated in this phase. the cell grows and carries out its normal cellular functions

S(synthesis)

The phase of interphase where DNA is replicated, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes in preparation for cell division.

G2

Prophase

The first stage of mitosis where the nuclear envelope breaks down and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

Metaphase

The stage of mitosis where condensed chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

Anaphase

The phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart towards opposite poles of the cell.

Telophase

The final stage of mitosis where chromatids arrive at the poles and the nuclear envelope starts to reform.

FtsZ

A protein that forms a ring-like structure at the mid-point of the cell, aiding in cell division.