Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Cordillera Administrative Region
Schools Division Office of Baguio City
RIZAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pacdal, Baguio City

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

SCIENCE 8
Quarter 4

Name of Learner: ________________________________________ Grade Level: ________________

Section: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Cell Division
A. General Instruction
Thoroughly engage with the Learning Activity Sheet that focuses on Cell Division by first reading
the assigned material. Apply concepts learned by completing the provided examples. To demonstrate
understanding of the lessons, answer the assessment activities. When answering, refer explicitly to the
reading material, provide clear and concise responses. While independent work is encouraged, feel free to
ask your teacher any questions for clarification.

B. Expected Learning Outcomes

 Compare mitosis and meiosis, and their role in the cell-division
MELC:
cycle. (S8LT-IVd-16)
At the end of this module, each learner should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of cellular reproduction in the
OBJECTIVES: perpetuation of life.
2. Compare mitosis and meiosis, and their role in the cell-division
cycle.

C. Key Concepts
Lesson 1: Importance of Cellular Reproduction
A human, as well as every
sexually-reproducing organism,
begins life as a fertilized egg or
zygote. Trillions of cell divisions
subsequently occur in a controlled manner to
produce a complex, multicellular human. In
other words, that original single cell is the
ancestor of every other cell in the body. Once a
being is fully grown, cell reproduction is still
necessary to repair or regenerate tissues. For
example, new blood and skin cells are constantly
being produced. All multicellular organisms use
cell division for growth and the maintenance and
repair of cells and tissues. Cell division is tightly regulated because the occasional failure of regulation

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can have life-threatening consequences. Single-celled organisms use cell division as their method of
reproduction.

Cell Division and Growth: A sea urchin begins life as a single cell that (a) divides to form two cells, visible by
scanning electron microscopy. After four rounds of cell division, (b) there are 16 cells, as seen in this SEM image.
After many rounds of cell division, the individual develops into a complex, multicellular organism, as seen in this
(c) mature sea urchin.

You have probably have heard of the importance and prevalence of cell division. While there are
a few cells in the body that do not undergo cell division (such as gametes, red blood cells, most neurons,
and some muscle cells), most somatic cells divide regularly. A somatic cell is a general term for a body
cell, and all human cells, except for the cells that produce eggs and sperm (which are referred to
as germ cells), are somatic cells. Somatic cells contain two copies of each of their chromosomes (one
copy received from each parent). A homologous pair of chromosomes is the two copies of a single
chromosome found in each somatic cell. The human is a diploid organism, having 23 homologous pairs of
chromosomes in each of the somatic cells. The condition of having pairs of chromosomes is known as
diploidy.
Cells in the body replace themselves over the lifetime of a person. For example, the cells lining
the gastrointestinal tract must be frequently replaced when constantly “worn off” by the movement of
food through the gut. But what triggers a cell to divide, and how does it prepare for and complete cell
division? The cell cycle is the sequence of events in the life of the cell from the moment it is created at
the end of a previous cycle of cell division until it then divides itself, generating two new cells.

Lesson 2: Organelles Involved in Cell Division

Nucleus
 It controls all the processes of the cell and contains the
genetic material of the cell which is DNA.
 Chromosomes are present inside the nucleus.
 Nuclear membrane disintegrates during division and reforms after the
division.
 DNA duplicates inside the nucleus during the S-phase of the cell cycle.

Centrioles
 The cylindrically shaped organelles
present near the nucleus of a
eukaryotic cell.
 They play a vital role in cell division.
 They duplicate during the cell division
and move to the opposite pole and
play a role in anchoring spindle fibers, aligning and separating the
chromosomes.

Microtubules

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  Microtubules are microscopic, hollow tubes made of alpha and beta-tubulin that are a part of the
cell's cytoskeleton.
 They help in aligning and separating the chromosomes during the metaphase and anaphase stages
of cell division.
 They form spindle fibers that get attached to the chromosomes during cell division.

Plasma Membrane
 It plays part in cytokinesis and
separates the daughter cells apart in
animal cells.
 In the plant cells, there is cell plate
formation, which initiates the cell wall
formation between two daughter cells.

Mitochondria
 Mitochondria are responsible for
generating energy for the cell. They play
a crucial role in supplying the energy

needed for cell division.

Endoplasmic Reticulum
 The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis and
modification of proteins. During cell reproduction, it helps in the
replication of DNA and the production of necessary proteins.

D. Practice Exercises
Activity: Getting into Puzzle
Locate ten (10) words that are associated to cellular reproduction in the puzzle. They can
be read horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Write your answers on the space provided.

1. ___________________ E L C Y C E F I L N
2. ___________________ A C O W B U C I E O
T G A M E T E S F I
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R E F I A G H F I S
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E L O T M U S G N I
5. ___________________ P P A O R P I R E V
6. ___________________ R S I S R T S O O I
7. ___________________ O U V I A W O W X D
D N Y S A Z I T E L
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E. Evaluation Activities
Name: __________________________________ Year/Sec: _______________
Cell Organelles
DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks with the correct term to complete the crossword
puzzle.
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ACROSS DOWN
2. Contains digestive enzymes that break down 1. Transports materials through the cell.
food. 3. Microtubules are made here. Divides during

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6. Fills with food and waste products inside the cell. mitosis.
7. The jelly-like substance that all organelles float 4. Found inside the nucleus. Makes RNA
in. 5. Produces the membrane that surrounds lysosomes
8. The cell's "brain." Contains chromosomes and 10. Site of protein synthesis
DNA.
9. Converts food into energy for the cell.
11. Membrane that surrounds the nucleus.
12. Layer that surrounds a cell and controls what
enters and leaves the cell.

F. Learners Reflection
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Prepared by:

MR. RYAN A. BERSAMIN

Subject Teacher

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