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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.