CHAPTER 5 : CELL DIVISION
WORKSHEET 5.1 Chromosomes and Chromosomal Number 1. Complete the graphic organizer given.
[5 marks]
2. What is a CHROMOSOME?
a. The nucleus of a cell contains ___________________
b. Each chromosome consists of a long _______________ molecule which carry genes.
c. The number of chromosomes or the ____________ _______________ of a certain species is constant but varied from one species to another.
d. In humans, the nucleus in the somatic cell has ________ chromosomes (23 pairs or 2n). The gametes have a _______________ number of chromosomes i.e. 23 chromosomes. [6 marks]
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characteristic characteristic in are formed throughtypes
Reproductive
cells
Organisms
Reproductive
organs
___________
mitosis
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Have ________ _________of chromosomes i.e. haploid (___) Have two sets ofchromosomes i.e. _____________(2n)
CHAPTER 5 : CELL DIVISION WORKSHEET 5.2 : The Cell Cycle Complete the graphic organizer below:
[10 marks] The Cell Cycle
G1 phase G2 phase Growth phase 1 Synthesis of ___________ occur Chromosomes appear as ________________
DNA Synthesis phase
Replication of ___________ occurs Duplicated chromosomes appear as ________________ Growth phase 2 The cell _________ The cell is metabolically ________________
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CHAPTER 5: CELL DIVISION WORKSHEET 5.3 : Mitosis
Complete the table below with suitable words.
Stage of mitosis
Diagram Explanation
The chromosomes ______________ and become short and thick.
They consists of sister ____________ joined together at the centromere.
The spindle fibres begin to form.
The _____________ disappears
The nuclear membrane ____________
METAPHASE
The centromeres of all chromosomes
line up on the _____________ ___________
The mitotic spindle is now fully formed
The two __________ __________ are still attached to each other.
The two sister chromatids _____________
Each is pulled to the _____________ _____ by the shortening of the spindle fibres.
TELOPHASE
The two sets of chromosomes reach the opposite poles of the cell
The chromosomes become less visible
They become ________________
The spindle fibres disappear
A new nuclear membrane forms around each set of chromosomes
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CHAPTER 5: CELL DIVISION
WORKSHEET 5.4 : APPLICATION OF MITOSIS
1. The diagram below shows the sequence in the cloning process. Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. [7 marks] New cloned rabbit (genetically identical with the ____________ rabbit) Embryo is ____________ into surrogate mother Diploid nucleus is removed Somatic cell (2n) ___________ (n) nucleus is removed using
UV light Egg cell without
a _________ An unfertilized ____________ is taken from ovary
WHITE RABBIT (Egg cell donor)
BLACK & WHITE RABBIT (somatic cell donor)
_______ (2n) nucleus is inserted into empty egg cell
Egg cell contains diploid nucleus
Early embryo
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2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
Tissue culture is the growth of tissues of living organisms in a suitable and sterile _______________, containing nutrients and growth hormones.
[1 mark] 3. The figure below shows the in vitro tissue culture technique. Complete the flow chart
below.
Cells in the _________ develop into embryos and later into plantlets A small piece of tissue that is root or ____________, is taken from the carrot
Plant cells divide by _________ to form a callus The ____________ is placed onto the culture medium
Plantlets are then transferred to the _______ and grow into adult plants.
4. Complete the graphic organizer regarding the advantanges and disadvantanges of cloning below.
[
7 marks]
Cloning
Produce a ______number of genetically identical young plants in a short time. Cloned plants and animals give better and increased _________ for example, better and more fruits, milk and meat.
Cloning prevents
endangered species from ___________
Clones do not show any _________________
All clones have the same level of ________ towards certain diseases.
prevent the process of _____________
If the ___________
environment changes, then the clones will not survive
CHAPTER 5: CELL DIVISION
WORKSHEET 5.5: THE IMPORTANCE OF MEIOSIS Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
1. The importance of meiosis
a. Meiosis is a process of nuclear division to reduce the number of ____________ in the new cells to half the number of chromosomes of the _________________ cells. b. Each gamete contains the ______________ number of chromosomes (n).
c. During fertilization, two gametes will fuse together to form a ________________ zygote (2n). Thus, the diploid chromosomal number in organisms can be ____________________.
[5 marks]
2. Complete the diagram below about the human life cycle.
[8 marks] Fusion of gamete through __________________ _______ sperm
Haploid ______
Gamete formation through ____________
Development and growth through _____________ ovary
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_______ zygote (2n = 46) Multicellular diploid adults (2n = ________)Score __ /__
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CHAPTER 5: CELL DIVISION
WORKSHEET 5.6 : THE STAGES OF MEIOSIS
For question 1, fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
3. The stages in Meiosis
[10 marks]
Occurs in
followed by
stagesMEIOSIS
MEIOSIS I
_____________
Metaphase I
_____________
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MEIOSIS II Anaphase II _____________ PLANTS Anthers which produce ___________
In an _____________ to produce the egg
cell/ovum ANIMALS
In the _____________ to produce sperms
In the ovary to produce ________________
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4. Meiosis - Draw the diagrams and complete the table below.
Diagram Explanation
PROPHASE I
The chromosomes begin to condense and become ________and _________
The ____________chromosomes come together to form bivalents through a process called ______________
Each homologous chromosome is made up of two sister _____________
Exchange of segments of DNA occur between non-sister chromatids in a process
called ________________
The points at which segments of chromatids cross over are called ___________
At the end of this stage, the nucleolus and the nuclear ___________disappear.
The two pairs of centrioles migrate to the opposite pole of the cell which then act
as central points from which the ___________ ______________ appear.
___________
The chromosomes are lined up side by side as tetrads on the metaphase _________
The _________________ does not divide
ANAPHASE I
The _______________ chromosomes separate and are pulled away by the spindle fibres to the opposite poles of the cell.
Although the cell started with 4 chromosomes, only _________
chromosomes move towards each pole.
TELOPHASE I
The chromosomes arrive at the _____________
Each daughter nucleus now has a ___________ number of chromosomes ( only one set of chromosomes/ no more
homologous chromosomes )
The spindle fibres disappear.The
___________ ____________ reappears to surround each set of chromosomes, followed by the ____________ process.
CYTOKINESIS takes place
PROPHASE II
The nuclear membranes of the daughter cells disintegrate again
The spindle fibres reform
METAPHASE II
The chromosomes (each still made up of sister chromatids) line up at the metaphase plate
Each sister chromatid is attached to the spindle fibres at the centromere.
ANAPHASE II
The centromeres of sister chromatids separate to form individual chromosomes
The chromosomes move towards the opposite poles of the cells
TELOPHASE II
The nucleoli and nuclear membranes reform.
The spindle fibres break down
Cytokinesis occurs
Four haploid daughter cells are formed.
CHAPTER 5: CELL DIVISION
WORKSHEET 5.7: COMPARING MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS 1. Compare Meiosis I with Meiosis II.
Meiosis I Meiosis II
Similarities
a. During prophase, the chromosomes become condensed and ______________ b. In metaphase, the chromosomes align at the __________________________ c. The number of chromosomes in daughter cells is _____________________
Differences During prophase I, ____________
_____________ occurs.
No crossing over occurs during _________
During metaphase I, ________________ chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.
During metaphase II, ________________ align at the metaphase plate
Separation of __________ ________to the opposite poles during Anaphase I.
Separation of _________ ________ to the opposite poles during Anaphase II.
Number of daughter cells produced are ______________
Number of daughter cells produced are _________
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2. Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis. Mitosis Meiosis 1. _________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________
Mitosis
Meiosis
Aspect[19 marks] Similarities
Location of occurrence
Number of nuclear division
Synapsis of homologous chromosomes
Differences
Crossing over
Number of daughter cells produced
Chromosomal number in daughter cells
Genetic content in daughter cells
Stage Stage Stage Stage followed by in type S phase
CELL CYCLE
INTERPHASE
ProphaseMeiosis
Anaphase IM phase
Telophase II Animal cell Formation of ____________ ___________ Plant cell Formation of plat cell CHAPTER 5: CELL DIVISIONWORKSHEET 5.8 CELL CYCLE – Summary Complete the concept map below [16 marks]
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CHAPTER 5: CELL DIVISION
WORKSHEET 5.9 Summary
Complete the following crossword puzzle.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 11 9 10 13 14 15 16
[16 marks]
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Clues for the crossword puzzle. Across :
1. A membrane- bound structure within a cell which carries out a particular function.
4. A thread-like structure composed of chromatin and carries genes in a linear sequence which determines the individual characteristics of an organism.
7. The green pigment found in all photosynthetic organisms such as green plants, algae and some bacteria. 9. The process of nuclear division which results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter nuclei. 10. The stage at which the sister chromatids are pulled apart to the opposite poles of the cell during mitosis. 14. The solution that fills the vacuoles of plant cells. It contains sugars, amino acids and waste materials.
15. The process of nuclear division that reduces the number of chromosomes in daughter cells to half that of the parent cell. 16. Cytoplasmic division is also known as ___________________
Down :
2. A unit of inheritance composed of a sequence of nucleotides of DNA.
3. A small dense round body within the nucleus of a non dividing eukaryotic cell that is the site of ribosome assembly. 5. The stage at which the chromosomes are arranged randomly at the metaphase plate during mitosis.
6. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
8. Membrane-bound sacs that contain hydrolytic enzymes which digest complex organic molecules. 11. Gametes contain only one set of unpaired chromosomes or a ______________ number of chromosomes (n). 12. Deoxyribonucleic acid.
13. During prophase of mitosis, each pair of centrioles acts as a central point from which the _________________ fibres radiate.
CHAPTER 5 : CELL DIVISION (SUMMARY)
WORKSHEET 5.10 : Cell & Mitosis Crossword Puzzle
CLUES: ACROSS
1. One member of a chromosome doublet.
6. Dark-staining body (composed of 2 chromatids) inside a cell during M-phase. 7. Chromosome number of sterile animals such as a mule.
9. Body part with definite physiological function (made up of more than one type of tissue). 10. Shrinkage of the cell contents (within cell membrane) due to water loss.
12. Prominent intracellular plant organelle that contains mostly water. 14. World's smallest flowering plant that produces the world's smallest fruit. 17. Phase of mitosis when conjoined sister chromatids separate from each other. 18. Number of haploid sets in a hexaploid cell.
20. Diameter of field of view in millimeters when using the 4X objective. 21. Purple, grape-like bodies inside cells of a potato tuber.
22. Phase of mitosis when chromosomes become visibly shortened and thickened. 23. Organelle site of cellular respiration and ATP production.
26. Number of haploid sets of chromosomes in a decaploid cell.
28. Aggregation of the same type of cells all performing a similar function. 29. Exactly 1000 of these metric units equals one millimeter.
30. Color of dye used to stain cheek epithelial cells in the Biology lab. 31. A female chicken (domestic fowl). [The opposite of a rooster.] 32. Acronym for Palomar Community College.
35. Movement of water molecules through a selectively -permeable cell membrane. 39. Phase of mitosis when chromosome doublets line up along the equatorial plate. 40. Primary molecular composition of chromatids --in addition to protein.
41. Site of synthesis of ribosomal RNA within the nucleus of a cell. 43. A haploid female reproductive cell.
44. Minute, membrane-bound structure in cytoplasm with a specific function. CLUES: DOWN
1. Found in the cytoplasm of animal cells during M-phase (typically in pairs). 2. Approximately 25 of these metric units makes one inch.
3. Stain used to test for the presence of starch molecules.
4. How many cubical grains of ordinary table salt (NaCl) equals one millimeter? 5. Number of Barr bodies inside the cheek cell of a human male.
6. Photosynthetic organelle inside plant cells. 8. Cell with two sets of chromosomes.
11. Mitosis actually refers to the division of this organelle into duplicates. 13. Region where 2 chromatids of a chromosome doublet are attached. 14. Plant cell structure composed of cellulose and lignin.
15. Radiating protein strands at poles of an animal cell during M-phase. 16. Number of sets of chromosomes in a diploid cell.
19. Phase of cell cycle when the organelles and chromosomes replicate. 20. Number of cells in field of view with 4X objective (each cell is 0.8 mm). 24. Number of Barr bodies inside cheek cell of male with Klinefelter's Syndrome. 25. Movement of water molecules into porous material causing swelling.
27. Number of haploid sets of chromosomes in a nonaploid cell. 28. Phase of plant mitosis when the cell plate forms.
29. One set of chromosomes from the mother. 32. One set of chromosomes from the father.
33. Intracellular (intravacuolar) plant structure composed of calcium oxalate. 34. Cell with only one set of chromosomes.
36. Season of the year when smallest, most dense oak wood cells are produced. 37. Season of the year when largest stem (xylem) cells of an oak are produced. 38. Protein strands that attach to the centromere region during M-phase of cell cycle. 42. Smallest subunit of a living system--containing cytoplasm and organelles.