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Chapter 12 Mitosis!
1, Describe the organization of the chromosome. Include the terms centromere, chromatin, sister chromatids, DNA, and histones. Draw and label a diagram of a chromosome prior to cell division. 2. List the phases of the cell cycle (G1, S, etc) and briefly describe the events in each stage. 3. What is the relationship between the chromosome and the sister chromatids? 4. What is the purpose of mitosis? 5. List the stages of mitosis and summarize the events in each phase. REVIEW YOUR CHART!!!! 6. What is the structure and function of the mitotic spindle? 7. Ask yourself numbers questions. How many csomes in G1 phase? How many sister chromatids are in S2? There is x times the DNA content in a cell in ____ phase vs. ___ phase, etc. 8. Explain the process of cytokinesis in animals. How does this process differ in plant cells? Make sure you do all the study guide questions in the study guide booklet, and check your answers in the back of the book. Do the activities, the practice quiz questions, and the practice test questions on www.campbellbiology.com