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BIOL116 cellbio
UC human biology (2026 +)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Contains genetic info of the cell and controls all activities in the cell |
| Structural features of nucleus | Double layered membrane, nuclear pore, chromosomes, nucleosus |
| Interphase | Long period of growth between cell divisions |
| Mitotic phase | Cell division |
| G1 (first gap) | Primary growth phase, active growth |
| S (Synthesis) | Synthesis of DNA for the next cell division |
| G2 (second gap) | Final growth phase before cell division |
| Mitosis | Duplicated DNA is distributed between two daughter nuclei, nucleus divides |
| Cytokinesis | Cytoplasm divides, two daughter cells are formed |
| Human DNA | 46 chromosomes, |
| Gene | Short segment of DNA that contains the code for a protein |
| DNA replication | Process of copying DNA prior to cell division |
| DNA replication process | Ribosome unzips the double helix DNA. Surrounding bases match with the opposing bases and form two new replicated DNA strands. |
| Mutation | Permanent change in DNA. Can be caused by chemical or physical properties |
| Somatic cell mutations | Not passed on |
| Gamete cell mutations | Passed on |
| G1 gate | Big enough? Enough nutrients? DNA intact? |
| G2 gate | DNA replication complete? Cell ready for mitosis? |
| M: | All chromosomes properly attaching to spindle and aligned? |