Mitosis

Today in class we:
- Reviewed the events of interphase: G1, S, G2
- Discussed the events of mitosis and cytokinesis
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase

- Compared cytokinesis in animal and plant cells


Homework due Wednesday:
Analyzing Data on pg 249
Study for Mitosis quiz on Wednesday

The Cell Cycle

Do Now:
What are the various forms of DNA found in the cell? During which parts of the cell cycle do you find each form?

Today in class we:
- Finished cell race analysis
- Began discussion of cell cycle: chromosome form and number, interphase

Cell Races

Do Now
How does cell size affect diffusion rates into and out of the cell? What two factors of cell size are involved?

Today in class we:
Reviewed homework
Worked on Cell Size lab - cell races!

Homework due Thursday
Cell size labs

Importance of Cell Size

Do Now: Describe two reasons why cell division is beneficial to the organism and two reasons why cell division is beneficial to the cell.

Today in class we:
Discussed reasons why cells must divide:
- Exchange of materials through cell membrane
- Demand on DNA

Began work on cell size lab

Homework due Tuesday
Read Chapter 10 Section 1 and answer review questions 1-5 on page 243

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