Introduction: Cell Division (mitosis & meiosis)
You consist of a great many cells, but like all other organisms, you started life as a single cell. How did you develop from a single cell into an organism with trillions of cells? The answer is cell division. After cells grow to their maximum size, they divide into two new cells. These new cells are small at first, but they grow quickly and eventually divide and produce more new cells. This process keeps repeating in a continuous cycle.
Cell Division is the process in which one cell, called the parent cell, divides to form two new cells, referred to as daughter cells. How this happens depends on whether the cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Cell division is simpler in prokaryotes than eukaryotes because prokaryotic cells themselves are simpler. Prokaryotic cells have a single circular chromosome, no nucleus, and few other organelles. Eukaryotic cells, in contrast, have multiple chromosomes contained within a nucleus and many other organelles. All of these cell parts must be duplicated and then separated when the cell divides.
Cell Division is the process in which one cell, called the parent cell, divides to form two new cells, referred to as daughter cells. How this happens depends on whether the cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Cell division is simpler in prokaryotes than eukaryotes because prokaryotic cells themselves are simpler. Prokaryotic cells have a single circular chromosome, no nucleus, and few other organelles. Eukaryotic cells, in contrast, have multiple chromosomes contained within a nucleus and many other organelles. All of these cell parts must be duplicated and then separated when the cell divides.
Content Section: Cell Division, DNA Structure
Level 13 (5: a,b) Choose 2 quests of the 4 to explore and prepare yourself for your next adventure worlds yet unexplored you definitely need what this section has to offer. The knowledge you acquire here may truly save the next world! Grid yourself with knowledge so that you will be prepared for the phase. Each completed quest is worth 2 achievements. You will need to complete a total of 2 quests in this section.
1. The video explains the pieces and parts of the DNA molecule. To complete this quest you will need to record your new found knowledge on the media review form.
2. Mitosis and cell division is explored in this video. The Cells Alive website serves as the backdrop for this quest. 3. Read this section of our textbook and answer questions on the media review form. 4. The powerpoint will give you an excellent overview of DNA replication and structure. |
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Assignment Section: Cell Division
Level 14: (5:a,b) As always this section means you will practicing as well as expanding what you know about DNA and its replication. Choose 3 quest to hone your knowledge your ability to recall and use your information make have an impact in unexpected ways. There are 6 achievements (3 quests) you can earn in this group of quest. The * means the assignment will only work on a PC. If the others don't work look for a button that says Play HTML version and click it!
1. Using the app Notability that can be found in our iPads, create a note that has all the stages of Mitosis and talk into the mic explaining what is happening at each of the 5 phases.
2. Using the DNA and RNA modeling kits create a video how DNA replicate itself or how DNA act as a template for mRNA. 3. DNA from the Beginning click button is to do the activities on the site and complete the summary button below it. |
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Assignment Section: Mitosis Microscope Lab
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Assignment Section: Data Entry
Assessment Section: Cell Division
Level 15: (5:a,b 2:a) Evaluate your position by using the questions to measure your process. After three quizzes take the unit test. The Unit Test is worth 5 achievements.
Mitosis Warm-up
Mitosis Unit Test this test is worth 20 achievements.
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