26.04.2014 Views

Chapter 8: Mitosis - Cell Division and Reproduction

Chapter 8: Mitosis - Cell Division and Reproduction

Chapter 8: Mitosis - Cell Division and Reproduction

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>Cell</strong> Cycle of Eucaryotic <strong>Cell</strong>s<br />

Sequence of events from the time a cell is formed,<br />

until the cell divides once again.<br />

Before cell division, the cell must:<br />

Precisely copy genetic material (DNA)<br />

Roughly double its cytoplasm<br />

Synthesize organelles, membranes, proteins, <strong>and</strong> other<br />

molecules.<br />

<strong>Cell</strong> cycle is divided into two main phases:<br />

Interphase: Stage between cell divisions<br />

Mitotic Phase: Stage when cell is dividing

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!