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Chapter Overview

  • Focus: DNA Replication, Binary Fission, and Mitosis

  • Learning Quote: "Because learning changes everything."

Section 8.1: Cell Division

Importance of Cell Division

  • Essential for reproduction in all living organisms.

  • Unicellular organisms reproduce by dividing.

  • Multicellular organisms rely on cell division for growth and tissue repair.

Eukaryotic Cell Division

  • Mitosis:

    • Used for somatic (body) cells.

    • A fertilized egg (zygote) divides through mitosis to develop into a mature organism.

  • Meiosis:

    • Produces gametes with half the DNA of body cells and occurs during reproduction.

    • Gametes combine during fertilization, restoring full DNA in zygote.

Roles of Mitosis

  • Growth, tissue repair, regeneration of lost parts.

  • Some organisms reproduce asexually through mitosis.

  • Apoptosis: Natural cell death which carves out structures during development.

Mastering Concepts (Section 8.1)

  • Mitosis: Cell replication for growth and repair.

  • Meiosis: Gamete production during sexual reproduction.

  • Fertilization: Fusion of gametes to form a zygote.

Section 8.2: DNA Replication

Overview of DNA Replication

  • DNA must be replicated before cell division to ensure each new cell inherits a complete genome.

Mechanics of DNA Replication

  • Strands: Two complementary nucleotide chains.

    • Pairing: Adenine (A) with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) with Cytosine (C).

  • Both strands serve as templates; replication is semiconservative (one parental strand, one new strand).

Enzymatic Functions

  1. Helicases: Unwind the DNA double helix.

  2. DNA Polymerases: Synthesize new strands from templates and proofread sequences.

  3. Ligases: Join short strands to form longer DNA.

Energy Requirement for Replication

  • ATP: Essential for DNA replication processes including the synthesis of nucleotides and unwinding of DNA.

Replication Process

  • Origins of Replication: Multiple spots along chromosomes where replication begins, progressing bidirectionally.

Mastering Concepts (Section 8.2)

  • Importance of DNA replication before cell division: ensures each daughter cell has a complete set of DNA.

Section 8.3: Binary Fission in Prokaryotes

Overview of Binary Fission

  • Asexual reproduction in bacteria/archaea.

  • Process involves DNA replication and equal distribution into daughter cells.

DNA Acquisition in Prokaryotes

  • Gene transfer via donor-recipient cells.

  • Healthy cells may absorb DNA from lysed cells.

Section 8.4: Eukaryotic Chromosomes

Structure of Eukaryotic DNA

  • DNA condenses into chromosomes for cell division.

  • Chromosomes consist of two identical sister chromatids joined at the centromere.

  • Chromatin is the loose structure of DNA when the cell is not dividing.

Visibility of Chromosomes

  • Chromosomes are only visible during cell division, while chromatin appears during interphase.

Mastering Concepts (Section 8.4)

  • Relationship between DNA, chromosomes, and chromatin:

    • Chromatin: loosely packed during non-division.

    • Chromosomes: tightly packed and visible during division.

Section 8.5: Mitosis Process

Overview of Mitosis

  • Eukaryotic cell division process ensuring two identical daughter cells.

  • Mitosis is part of the cell cycle, alternated with interphase.

Phases of Mitosis

  1. Prophase: DNA condenses, spindle fibers form.

  2. Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell's equator.

  3. Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart.

  4. Telophase: Formation of nuclei around separated DNA.

  5. Cytokinesis: Cytoplasm divides, completing cell division.

Cytokinesis Mechanisms

  • Animal Cells: Cleavage furrow forms.

  • Plant Cells: Cell plate formation begins.

Mastering Concepts (Section 8.5)

  • Consequences of improper spindle attachment during mitosis: daughter cells may have unequal chromosome numbers.

Section 8.6: Cell Cycle Control

Regulation and Cancer

  • Cell cycle checkpoints ensure DNA integrity and proper chromosome alignment.

  • Cancer: Loss of control over cell division, resulting in tumors.

  • Tumors can be benign (non-spreading) or malignant (invasive).

Cancer Treatment

  • Tumor removal, anticancer drugs to inhibit division, and radiation therapy.

Reducing Cancer Risk

  • Lifestyle changes can decrease the frequency of mutations in genes that control the cell cycle.

Investigating Life: Evolving Cancer Treatments

  • Adaptive therapy adjusts chemotherapy doses optimally to extend patient survival by managing drug resistance.

Summary

  • Understanding of DNA replication, mitosis, and cancer is critical for grasping biological processes and implications in health.