Pathak- Cellular Reproduction

Question 0

Steps of Binary Fission

Answer 0

1. The circular DNA double helix is attached to the plasma membrane at one point.
2. The DNA replicates and the two DNA double helices attach to the attachment points, pushing them apart.
3. The plasma membrane grows inward at the middle of the cell.
4. The parent cell divides into 2 daughter cells.

Question 1

Cellular Reproduction in Prokaryotes

Answer 1

binary fission

Question 2

Cellular Reproduction in Eukaryotes

Answer 2

Interphase then cell division (mitosis or meiosis)

Question 3

Steps of Interphase

Answer 3

G1: cell growth and differentiation
G0: non-dividing
S: synthesis of DNA chromosomes are duplicated
G2: cell growth (making proteins and organelles)