Ch. 11: Cell Growth & Division

Flashcards about cell growth, division, and reproduction.

John Gordon

Showed that adult cells could be changed back into embryonic stem cells.

Limits to Cell Size

Cells are small because larger cells have smaller surface to volume ratios, making them less efficient.

Cell Division

Cell divides into two new daughter cells.

Daughter Cells

New cells are identical to the original; DNA is copied.

Asexual Reproduction

Involves one parent, resulting in identical offspring (cloning).

Sexual Reproduction

Involves two parents, resulting in unique offspring.

Why do cells need to divide?

Growth, repair, and reproduction.

Chromosomes

Contain DNA (genetic information).

Prokaryote Chromosome

Single chromosome in the cytoplasm.

Eukaryote Chromosome

Multiple chromosomes in the nucleus, chromatin.