Keywords: Mitosis, Wednesday 13th Sep

Chromosomes, Asexual,
Cell Cycle, DNA. B2: Cell Division

DIN: How is the genetic information in

your cells organised?
Genetic Information
Chromosomes
 Genetic Information

Describe how the genetic information in our

cells is organised, include the following points:

- How many chromsosomes do humans have

in each cell?
- What is a gene?
 Genetic Information
The genetic information within a cell is found in the nucleus,
organised into structures called chromosomes. You have 46
chromosomes in the nucleus of your body cells which are
arrange in 23 pairs. In each pair, one chromosome is inherited
from the father and one from the mother. Gametes have one
chromosome from each pair so only contain 23 chromosomes.
Chromosomes carry genes. Genes are sections of DNA that
controls a characteristic, or part of a characteristic, of your body.
 Think - Pair - Share

Why do we need to be able to

produce new cells?
 Cells

- Growth
- Repair
- Replacement
New cells must have the same genetic information as the
original cells so that they can do the same job.
The Cell Cycle
 Stage 1

Interphase
- The cell grows in size and mass.
- New subcellular structures are produced.
- Each chromosome is replicated.
- Synthesis of new sub-cellular structures.
- This is the longest stage in the cell cycle.
 Stage 2
Mitosis
- The nuclear membrane breaks down.
- Chromosomes line up along the centre of the cell.
- One copy of each chromosome is pulled to each end of
the cell.
- New nuclear membranes form around the two sets of
chromosomes.
 Stage 3

Cytokinesis
- Cell membrane pinches inwards dividing the cytoplasm
in two.
- Forms 2 identical daughter cells.
The Cell Cycle
 The Cell Cycle
Summarise the cell cycle, and ensure that
you include a diagram for each stage:

1. Interphase,
2. Mitosis,
3. Cytokinesis.
Summary
 Summary

Put the stages of cell division and growth in order: