Flashcards: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis — 11 cards

What is the cell cycle?

The sequence of events where a mother cell grows, duplicates DNA, and forms daughter cells.

Cell cycle phases

Interphase (G1, S, G2), M phase (mitosis, cytokinesis)

What phases does the cell cycle include?

Interphase (G1, S, G2) and phase M (mitosis and cytokinesis).

Semi-conservative replication

Chromosomes duplicated without changing number

What distinguishes homologous chromosomes from sister chromatids?

Homologous chromosomes are paired chromosomes of the same type, sister chromatids are two copies of one replicated chromosome.

Homologous chromosomes

Paired chromosomes of same type

In $An = B$ notation, what does A represent?

A represents the number of homologous chromosome sets.

Sister chromatids

Copies of one replicated chromosome

Mitotic phases sequence

Prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis

Mitosis outcome

Two genetically identical diploid cells

Meiosis purpose

Reduce chromosome number; genetic diversity