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Cell Division: Mitosis

​Module 5 | Lesson 2

Essential Question

How can I describe the process of cell division?

Copy the Essential Question into your notebook.

Lesson Headings

• What are chromosomes?

• How does cell division occur in prokaryotes?

• How does cell division occur in eukaryotes?

• What are the stages of mitosis?

What are chromosomes?

​DNA & Chromosomes

​Human body cells (somatic) contain 46 chrosomes.

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​23 from each parent

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​Diploid cells = contain a pair of homologous chromosomes

Multiple Choice

In eukaryotic cells, where is the DNA stored?

• nucleus

• vacuole

• ribosome

• Golgi body

How does cell division happen in prokaryotes?

Fill in the Blanks

How many cells result from binary fission?

How does cell division happen in prokaryotes?

What are the stages of mitosis?

Multiple Choice

In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell?

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

​Cytokinesis

​In animal cells, cleavage furrow develops.

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​In plant cells, cell plant forms.

Watch the assigned video.

Take notes as needed.

End of Lesson