Mitosis

Cards (27)

  • What is the main topic of the video on three size lessons.com?
    The importance of mitosis
  • What should you be able to describe by the end of the video?
    The importance and stages of mitosis
  • What do both plant and animal cells contain?
    A nucleus
  • What are chromosomes made of?
    The molecule DNA
  • How many chromosomes does the cell contain in the video?
    Four chromosomes
  • How many of each chromosome do body cells contain?
    Two of each chromosome
  • How many pairs of chromosomes do human body cells contain?
    23 pairs of chromosomes
  • What are gametes in terms of chromosomes?
    They have unpaired chromosomes
  • What do chromosomes carry that determine features?
    A large number of genes
  • How many genes do the chromosomes in the video have?
    Four genes
  • What is the purpose of the cell cycle?
    Cells must be able to divide
  • What are the two ways cells can divide?
    Mitosis or meiosis
  • What is the first stage of the cell cycle?
    The DNA replicates
  • What happens to the chromosomes during the first stage of the cell cycle?
    They form two copies
  • What else happens during the first stage of the cell cycle?
    The cell grows and copies structures
  • What occurs in the second stage of the cell cycle?
    Mitosis takes place
  • What happens to the chromosomes during mitosis?
    One set is pulled to each end
  • What divides during the final stage of the cell cycle?
    The cytoplasm and cell membrane
  • What is the result of the cell cycle?
    Two identical cells are formed
  • How many stages of mitosis do you need to know for the AQ exams?
    The stages shown in the video
  • What is the first function of mitosis?
    Essential for growth and development
  • What is the second function of mitosis?
    Repairs damaged tissues
  • What is the third function of mitosis?
    Occurs during asexual reproduction
  • What are the stages of the cell cycle involving mitosis?
    1. DNA replication
    2. Mitosis
    3. Cytoplasm and cell membrane division
  • What are the functions of mitosis?
    • Essential for growth and development
    • Repairs damaged tissues
    • Occurs during asexual reproduction
  • Where can you find questions on the cell cycle and mitosis?
    In the revision workbook
  • What is the final takeaway from the video?
    Understanding the importance and stages of mitosis