General Biology 1: Quarter 1 - Module 3: Cell Cycle: Mitosis
General Biology 1: Quarter 1 - Module 3: Cell Cycle: Mitosis
General Biology 1: Quarter 1 - Module 3: Cell Cycle: Mitosis
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Cell Cycle: Mitosis
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What I Need to Know
This module is designed for you to learn about the exciting world of cell preparation and cell
formation as part of the cell cycle. You will dwell on and study how cells are formed. You will also
explore the distinctions between and among the phases of mitotic cellular division. In this module,
1. Characterize the phases of the cell cycle and their control points (STEM_BIO11/12 – Id – f – 6);
4. Identify disorders and diseases that result from the malfunction of the cell during the cell cycle
(STEM_BIO11/12 – Id – f – 10).
What I Know
You have already learned the topic about cell cycle, mitosis in particular, during your Grade 8
Science class. Also, you have had enough background about the said topic. To test your prior
knowledge about cell cycle and mitosis, the table below is provided for you. All you have to do is to
classify the following statements by writing FACT if the statement is true and BLUFF if it is not.
After answering the table, browse your module if your answers are accurate.
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Statement My answer Module’s answer
Interphase is the next stage of
cell division. Nothing happens
in interphase.
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_____13. Cytoplasmic contents start to duplicate.
_____14. The reverse of prophase.
_____15. The mitotic spindles converge and connect to the kinetochore of chromosomes.
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Lesson
Cell Cycle: Mitosis
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The ability to reproduce in kind is a basic characteristic of all
living organisms. “In kind” means that the offspring of any
organism closely resemble their parent or parents. Sexual
reproduction requires fertilization, the union of gametes from
two individual organisms resulting in a fertilized egg or zygote.
Countless cell divisions subsequently occur in a controlled
manner to produce a complex, multicellular organism. In other
words, that original single cell is the ancestor of every other cell
in the body. Once an individual is fully grown, cell
reproduction is still necessary to repair or regenerate tissues. For
example, new blood and skin cells are constantly being
produced. All multicellular organisms use cell division for
growth and for the maintenance and repair of cells and tissues. For single – celled organisms, they use
cell division as their method of reproduction.
The continuity of life from one cell to another has its foundation
in the reproduction of cells by way of the cell cycle. The cell
cycle is an orderly sequence of events that describes the stages
of a cell’s life from the division of a single parent cell to the
production of two new daughter cells. The mechanisms
involved in the cell cycle are highly regulated. Mitosis is the
part of a cell cycle that results in identical daughter nuclei that
are also genetically identical to the original parent nucleus. In
mitosis, both the parent and the daughter nuclei are at the same
ploidy level
– diploid for most plants and animals. Meiosis employs many of
the same mechanisms as mitosis. However, the starting nucleus
is always diploid and the nuclei that result at the end of a meiotic cell division are haploid. Nuclear
division (karyokinesis) is usually followed by the cytoplasm into two (cytokinesis).
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What’s In
Let us first have a short recap of the applications of cell cycle and mitosis so you can better
understand the significance of mitotic cell division.
Below are pictures which can lead you to enumerate the importance of cell cycle and mitosis. You
need to interpret each picture and so, you can state the significance of mitotic cell division.
What’s New
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Has anyone ever told you that you were “going through a phase”? A phase is a defined period
within a cycle of change. Cells go through phases, too. The sequence of phases in the life cycle of a
cell is called the cell cycle. The cell cycle has two parts: Growth and preparation (interphase) and cell
division (mitosis or meiosis). Cell division in turn is divided into two stages: Karyokinesis and
cytokinesis. Below is an activity that will help you understand the phases of cell cycle.
The figure below shows the amount of time spent by a typical cell in each phase of the cell cycle.
After observing the table, answer the given questions.
What is It
It has already said that cell cycle has two major parts: Interphase and cell division. This module will
be focusing on mitosis that involves the cell division of body cells (somatic). During interphase, the
cell grows and DNA is replicated. During the mitotic phase, the replicated DNA and cytoplasmic
contents are distributed, and the cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.
Interphase is the part of the cell cycle through which the cell
undergoes normal growth processes while also preparing for cell
division. In order for a cell to move from interphase into mitotic
phase, many internal and external conditions must be met.
Interphase is by far the longest part of the cell cycle – typically
about 90 percent of the total time.
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Interphase has three stages based on the metabolic
activity taking place in the cell: G1 (first gap), S (synthesis stage), and G2 (second gap).
The phases of cell cycle happen along with the cell cycle control system. Cell cycle control system,
also called as cell cycle checkpoints, is driven by a built-in clock that can be adjusted by external
stimuli like sending chemical messages (protein). This control system is essential to ensure that the
daughter cells produced be exact duplicates of the parent cell. Mistakes in the duplication or
distribution of the chromosomes lead to mutations that may be passed on to every new cell produced
from as abnormal cell.
Cell cycle control system has three main checkpoints: G 1 checkpoint, G2 checkpoint, and metaphase
checkpoint. G1 checkpoint is the restriction point which ensures that the cell is large enough to divide
and that enough nutrients are available to support the resulting daughter cells. If the said requirements
were met, the cell will receive a “go – ahead” signal from a protein called kinase, allowing the cell to
enter the cell cycle. If the cell doesn’t receive a “go – ahead” signal, it will exit the cell cycle and
switch to a non – dividing state called G0 (quiescent phase).
During G1, the cell actively produces ATP, RNA, and protein. Also, during this stage, the cell
increases in size.
During the S stage, the chromosomes, specifically their DNA, replicate. As DNA replication has
ended, the cell enters another checkpoint called the G 2 checkpoint. This checkpoint ensures that DNA
replication in S phase has been successfully completed. If the said requirement was met, the cell will
receive a “go – ahead” signal from kinase, allowing the cell to enter the second gap (G 2).
During G2, the cell organelles duplicates. Also, the chromosomes uncoil to form the chromatin
materials which will then turn into granules. Chromatin materials are threadlike form of
chromosomes.
Thought – Provoking Question 1: A researcher treats cells with a chemical that prevents DNA
synthesis from starting. This treatment would trap the cells in which part of the cell cycle?
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What are the phases of mitosis?
Prophase
As the cell exits the second gap, the cell will now proceed to
mitosis. During prophase, the first part of mitosis, the chromatin
materials start to condense, forming discrete chromosomes. The
nucleus and other organelles of the cell start to disintegrate.
Centrioles start to move toward the opposite pole of the cell
along with the radiation of mitotic spindle between them.
Prometaphase
Metaphase
Anaphase
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The chromosomes have reached the opposite poles of the cell. The spindle fibers start to disappear.
Nuclei and cytoplasmic contents of the daughter cells start to reform. The chromosomes start to
decondense.
Cytokinesis
Errors in Mitosis
Error in cell division Cell cycle events affected Characteristic properties
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Cancer Interphase The cell produces incorrect DNA
copies. As a result, mutated cells are
formed known as cancer cells. Cancer
cells do not respond normally to the
cell cycle control system; they divide
actively producing an abnormally
growing mass of body cells called
tumor.
Benign tumor is a lump of cancer cells
that remain at the original site
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What’s More
Use the table below to answer the questions about mitosis.
0 1
10 2
20 4
30 8
40 16
50 32
a. Assuming that no cells die, how many cells will there be in one week?
b. Assuming that the original cell is diploid and divides mitotically, how many copies of each
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HeLa cell is an immortal cell line used in scientific research.
It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line. The
line was derived from cervical cancer cells taken on February
8, 1951 from Henrietta Lacks, a 31 – year – old African –
American mother of five, who died of cancer on October 4,
1951. The cell line was found to be remarkably durable and
prolific, which causes it to be used extensively in scientific
study.
The
cells
from
Lacks’
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achievement with profound future benefit to medical research. The cells were freely donated by Gey
but later commercialized, although never patented in their original form.
Lacks’ case is one of many examples of the lack of informed consent in 20 th century medicine.
Communication between tissue donors and doctors was virtually nonexistent. Lacks’ family also had
no access to her patient files and had no say in who received HeLa cells or what they would be used
for. Additionally, as HeLa cells were popularized and used more frequently throughout the scientific
community, Lacks’ relatives received no financial benefit and continued to live with limited access to
healthcare. This issue of who owns tissue samples taken for research was brought up in the Supreme
Court of California. The court ruled that a person’s discarded tissue and cells are not his or her
property and can be commercialized
In your point of view as a senior high school STEM student, do you think the Henrietta Lacks’
relatives were treated fairly? Is there anything else you would like to know about this case that might
help you decide? Explain your answer using the concepts that you have learned from this module.
Assessment
Let’s see how well you have enjoyed the amazing world of cell cycle and mitosis by answering the
following questions. Choose and encircle the letter of the best answer.
_____1. Chromosomes are duplicated during what stage of the cell cycle?
a. G1 phase c. Prophase
b. S phase d. Prometaphase
_____2. Which of the following events DOES NOT occur during some stages of interphase?
a. DNA duplication c. Increase in cell size
b. Organelle duplication d. Separation of sister chromatids
_____4. Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the attachment of mitotic spindle fibers to
kinetochores?
a. Prophase c. Metaphase
b. Prometaphase d. Anaphase
_____5. During which stage of mitosis do unpacking of chromosomes and the formation of a
new nuclear envelope happen?
a. Prometaphase c. Anaphase
b. Metaphase d. Telophase
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_____6. Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?
a. Prometaphase c. Anaphase
b. Metaphase d. Telophase
_____7. During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes become visible under a light
microscope?
a. Prophase c. Metaphase
b. Prometaphase d. Anaphase
_____8. What structure forms by the fusing of Golgi vesicles at the metaphase plate of
dividing plant cells?
a. Cell plate c. Cleavage furrow
b. Actin ring d. Mitotic spindle
_____10. If the M checkpoint is not cleared, what stage of mitosis will be blocked?
a. Prophase c. Metaphase
b. Prometaphase d. Anaphase
_____11. Which of the following phases of mitosis is essentially the opposite of prophase in
terms of nuclear changes?
a. Telophase c. Interphase
b. Metaphase d. Anaphase
_____12. A biochemist measured the amount of DNA in cells growing in the laboratory and
found that the quantity in a cell doubled _____.
a. between prophase and anaphase of mitosis
b. during the M phase of the cell cycle
c. between the G1 and G2 phases of the cell cycle
d. between anaphase and telophase of mitosis
_____13. If you were to alter the duplication of DNA in a cell producing incorrect copies of
DNA, which of the following would you hypothesize to most likely be the outcome of your
experimentation?
a. Uncontrolled cell division c. Both a and b
b. The cell becomes cancerous d. Neither a nor b
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_____15. If a fragment of a chromosome breaks off and then reattaches to the original
chromosome but in the reverse direction, the resulting chromosomal abnormality is called
_____.
a. Translocation c. Non – disjunction
b. Cancer cell formation d. Tumor
Additional Activities
I know! You can’t get enough of the incomparable scientific adventure of cell cycle and
mitosis. Don’t worry, you won’t miss out with the following additional exciting mind and hand
activity!
Every year about a million individuals are diagnosed as having cancer. This means that about
75 million individuals now living will eventually have cancer, and one in five will die of the disease.
There are many kinds of cancers and many causes of the disease. For example, smoking causes most
lung cancers. Overexposure to ultraviolet rays in sunlight causes most skin cancers. There is evidence
that a high – fat, low – fiber diet is a factor in breast, colon, and prostate cancers. And agents in the
workplace such as asbestos and vinyl chloride are also implicated as causes of cancer. Hundreds of
millions of money are spent each year in the search for effective treatments for cancer; far less money
is spent preventing cancer.
For your task: Make an illustration (with a title) showing your own perspective in preventing
cancer that will answer to the following questions: Why might this be the case? What kinds of
lifestyle changes could we make to help prevent cancer? What kinds of prevention programs could be
initiated or strengthened to encourage these changes? What factors might impede such changes and
programs? Should we devote more of our resources to treating cancer or preventing it? Why? Your
product will be assessed based on the following criteria: organization and content accuracy,
appropriateness of elements, creativity, and appearance. The actual rubric to be used in assessing your
product will be found on page 19.
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Rubric for Illustration Making
Criteria Exceeds (12) Good (9) Fair (6) Poor (3)
Organization and All ideas are easily Most of the ideas Most of the ideas The ideas are not
Content distinguishable and are distinguishable are not detailed, they look like
Accuracy accurately detailed and accurately distinguishable and uniformed and/or
(_____/12) detailed. more misshapen making
details are needed them indistinguishable.
in order for them
to identify.
Creativity The product is very The product is The product is The product lacks
(_____/12) creative and eye creative. Lots of somewhat creativity and looks
catching. Great use colors, shapes, and creative. Not very messy. Lacks colors,
of colors, texture, appealing design appealing. Limited shapes, and appealing
and shapes. are used. use of creative design
materials. Limited
used of colors,
shapes, and
appealing design.
Total: _____ + 2 =
_____/50
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Additional Assessment: What I Can Do:
Activities:
1 .B Students’ answers
Students’ answers 2 .D may vary.
may vary. 3 .B
4 .B
5 .D
6 .C
7 .A
8 .A
9 .D
10 .C
11 .A
12 .C
13 .C
14 .A
15 .C
What I Have Learned: What’s More:
Students’ answer may Students’ answer may
vary. vary.
What is It: What’s New: What’s In: What I Know:
How does the cell a.Interphase Students’ answer Part I
b.Anaphase may vary. Students’ answer may
prepare for mitosis
c.Cell’s DNA
while in vary
material
interphase? replicates
Students’ answer Part II
may vary.
1 .E 14.
What are the F
phases of mitosis? 2 .C 15.
Students’ answer C
3 .F
may vary.
4 .C
How can mutations 5 .A
lead to changes in 6 .D
the cell cycle? 7 .F
8 .E
Students’ answer
9 .B
may vary. 10 .A
11 .E
12 .B
13 .A
14 .
Answer Key
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