DNA and Cell Division
- Created by: Kirsten Reading
- Created on: 01-05-13 17:50
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- DNA and Cell Division
- DNA
- Genetic code that determines characteristics
- Chromosomes made from DNA
- Unique (not identical twins)
- DNA fingerprinting -DNA cut up and separated
- Genes
- Section of DNA
- Codes for specific protein
- Strings amino acids together (what order)
- Mitosis
- New cells for growth and repair
- Cell makes copy of each chromosome (genetic material)
- Cells divide
- 2 genetically identical cells formed
- Cells divide
- Asexual reproduction
- Meiosis
- Cell makes copy of each chromosome
- Pair of chromosomes divide
- Chromosomes divide
- Gametes formed
- Chromosomes divide
- Pair of chromosomes divide
- Sexual reproduction
- Cell makes copy of each chromosome
- Stem cells
- Unspecialised cell
- Differentiation- cells become specialised
- Can develop into any kind of human cell
- Found in human embryos and bone marrow
- Treatments for conditions e.g. paralysis
- Social and ethical issues (human embryos)
- DNA
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