Cellular Reproduction, Cellular Respiration, and Photosynthesis

Only one organism is needed for reproduction. All offspring are genetically identical to the parent and each other. All prokaryotes reproduce this way.

When a prokaryotic cell copies its DNA and splits in half. Simple reproduction because there is only one parent and two daughter cells.

Two organisms produce offspring that have genetic characteristics from both parents. Provides greater genetic diversity within a population.

regulates cellular division. Determines wither a cell divides or does not

The cell grows and copies its DNA. Made up of G1, S, and G2 phases

division of the two new cells can occur

The first gap phase, during which the cell prepares to copy its dna

The synthesis phase, during which DNA is copies

The second gap phase, during which the cell prepares for cell division

A form of cell divions where two identical nuclei are produced from one nucleus

Nuclear membrane disappears and organelles move out of the way.

Microtubules begin to attach to the centromeres at the center of the chromosome.

Spindle fibers line the chromosomes at the center of the cell.

The chromosomes are pulled to the opposite poles of the cell

the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear membrane reappears and other parts of the cell return to their usual places.

Sexual Cell division in Eukaryotes. Involves two phases of mitosis that take place on after another.

The Process by which mitochondria break down glucose to produce ATP.