Cell Division

TBAT describe the process of mitosis

in terms of chromosomes and
daughter cells
Mitosis and Meiosis
 Multi Cellular? (D-C)
We are made of millions of cells, we are multi
cellular.
There are many advantages of being multi cellular:
Multi cellular organisms can grow large.
Cell differentiation takes place – cells can change
shape and size and perform different functions.
Organisms can become more complex and
develop organ systems.
 Multi Cellular (B-A*)
The size that a single cell can grow to is limited by
it’s surface area to volume ratio.
Radius Surface Area Volume
3 113 113
4 201 268
5 314 524
6 453 905
7 616 1437
8 805 2146
If the cell is too large it can’t absorb enough food
and oxygen through it’s surface membrane to
stay alive. This is why large organisms have
developed transport systems
 Mitosis (D-C)
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

The chromosomes in a pair look the same and

carry similar information.

When a cell has pairs of chromosomes it is

called a diploid (it has a full set of
chromosomes)
Mitosis (B-A*)
Mitosis creates
genetically
identical daughter
cells!
 Mitosis
• Cell resting
• Each chromosome is copied, the single strand
forms double-stranded “X” shape
• Chromosomes arranged along equator
• Chromosome single strands move to poles of
cell
• Two genetically identical cells are produced.
 Mitosis

Each daughter cell has the

same number of
chromosomes and genetic
information as the parent.

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 There are two types
Mitosis Meiosis
 There are two types
Mitosis Meiosis
1. Repair damaged tissue. • Used for sEx cells only
2. Growth • Also called GamEtES
3. Replace worn out cells • E.g SpErm for Men
• Eggs for women
Happens for almost every cell
type in your body
Mitosis
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