cell cycle

Binary fission

A form of asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms where a parent cell divides into two equal parts.

Exponential growth

Population growth proportional to its size, doubling after each replication round.

Eukaryotic cell cycle

Involves growth, repair, and reproduction stages to produce genetically identical daughter cells.

Three main stages of cell cycle

Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

Checkpoints

G1, G2, and M checkpoints ensure proper cell growth, DNA replication, and chromosome attachment.

Plasmid

Carries genes for DNA replication and transfer between host cells, aiding prokaryotic survival.

Cytokinesis location

Begins in anaphase and ends in telophase, completing at the start of the next interphase.

Cytokinesis in animals vs plants

Animal cells divide by cytoplasm furrowing, while plant cells use a cell plate formation.