Exam 3 Bio

What are somatic cells

All cells except sperm and egg

What are two different types of tumors?

Malignant and benign

What two drugs are used to help treat cancer?

Vinblastine and Taxol

How does vinblastine and taxol help stop cancers from metastasizing?

They target spindle fibers which is a big part of the mitosis process

What are the 2 goals of meiosis and how is it different from mitosis?

Meiosis- to reduce DNA by ½ and create genetic variety

Mitosis- clone and replicate existing cells

Sexual vs asexual reproduction

Sexual-to make a variety of genes

Asexual- intended for cloning

Define binary fission

A type of asexual reproduction. Cells splits into two identical daughter cells

What are gametic cells

Sex cells, sperm and egg produced through meiosis