Mitosis & the Cell Cycle (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Cell cycle
Cell cycle
Steps for growth, DNA replication & division into 2 identical cells
Mitosis
Mitosis
Stage where cell's nucleus divides
First stage of cell cycle
First stage of cell cycle
Interphase
DNA during interphase
DNA during interphase
Replicated to form two identical sets of chromosomes
Replicated chromosome shape
Replicated chromosome shape
'X' shape
Second stage of cell cycle
Second stage of cell cycle
Mitosis
Chromosome position in mitosis
Chromosome position in mitosis
Centre of cell (equator)
Chromatids
Chromatids
Two identical halves of a chromosome
Third stage of cell cycle
Third stage of cell cycle
Cytokinesis
What divides in cytokinesis
What divides in cytokinesis
Cytoplasm
Daughter cells after cell cycle
Daughter cells after cell cycle
Two genetically identical cells with same chromosome number
Mitosis role: growth
Mitosis role: growth
Growth & development of multicellular organisms
Mitosis role: repair
Mitosis role: repair
Replaces damaged or dead cells
Mitosis in asexual reproduction
Mitosis in asexual reproduction
Produces offspring genetically identical to parent