Cell Division and Specialisation

Vocabulary flashcards covering cell division, mitosis, chromosome complement, cell specialisation, levels of organisation, and phloem cell function based on lecture notes.

Mitosis

A type of Cell division.

Importance of Cell Division

For the growth of organisms and to repair damaged cells.

Chromosomes Structure

Two chromatids, joined at the centromere.

Parent Cell Division Outcome

Two daughter cells that are identical to the parent cell.

Maintaining the Chromosome Complement

Number of chromosomes that a parent cell has = Number of chromosomes that a daughter cell has.

Specialisation

Having a special shape or structure which allows cells to carry out a specific function.

Levels of Organisation in Animals (STOSO)

Specialised cell - tissue - organ - system - organ

Phloem Cells

Transport sugar around a plant.