Chapter 9 Cellular Reproduction

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture notes on cellular reproduction, including types of cell division, stem cells, and cancer-related genes.

Cell Theory

The principle that all cells arise from pre-existing cells and DNA is transmitted during cell division.

Differentiation

The process by which cells become specialized in structure and function.

Stem Cells

Cells that can divide and differentiate into various specialized cell types.

Binary Fission

A form of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

Eukaryotic Cell Cycle

The cycle consisting of interphase and mitotic phase where cell growth and division take place.

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

Cytokinesis

The process where the cytoplasm of a parent cell divides into two daughter cells following mitosis.

Proto-oncogenes

Genes that normally stimulate cell division but can become oncogenes when mutated, leading to cancer.

Tumor Suppressor Genes

Genes that regulate cell division and prevent uncontrolled cell growth, such as the p53 gene.

Checkpoints in the Cell Cycle

Regulatory points in the cell cycle that ensure proper division and DNA integrity.