Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biology2h 42m
2. Chemistry3h 37m
3. Water1h 26m
4. Biomolecules2h 23m
5. Cell Components2h 26m
6. The Membrane2h 31m
7. Energy and Metabolism2h 0m
8. Respiration2h 40m
9. Photosynthesis2h 49m
10. Cell Signaling59m
11. Cell Division2h 47m
12. Meiosis2h 0m
13. Mendelian Genetics4h 44m
14. DNA Synthesis2h 27m
15. Gene Expression3h 6m
16. Regulation of Expression3h 31m
17. Viruses37m
- Viruses
  37m
18. Biotechnology2h 58m
19. Genomics17m
- Genomes
  17m
20. Development1h 5m
21. Evolution3h 1m
22. Evolution of Populations3h 53m
23. Speciation1h 37m
24. History of Life on Earth2h 6m
25. Phylogeny2h 31m
26. Prokaryotes4h 59m
27. Protists1h 12m
28. Plants1h 22m
29. Fungi36m
- Fungi
  19m
- Fungi Reproduction
  17m
30. Overview of Animals34m
- Overview of Animals
  34m
31. Invertebrates1h 2m
32. Vertebrates50m
33. Plant Anatomy1h 3m
34. Vascular Plant Transport1h 2m
- Water Potential
  1h 2m
35. Soil37m
- Soil and Nutrients
  20m
- Nitrogen Fixation
  16m
36. Plant Reproduction47m
- Flowers
  33m
- Seeds
  14m
37. Plant Sensation and Response1h 9m
38. Animal Form and Function1h 19m
39. Digestive System1h 10m
- Digestion
  1h 3m
- Blood Sugar Homeostasis
  7m
40. Circulatory System1h 49m
41. Immune System1h 12m
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion50m
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
  50m
43. Endocrine System1h 4m
- Endocrine System
  1h 4m
44. Animal Reproduction1h 2m
- Animal Reproduction
  1h 2m
45. Nervous System1h 55m
- Neurons and Action Potentials
  1h 8m
- Central and Peripheral Nervous System
  46m
46. Sensory Systems46m
- Sensory System
  46m
47. Muscle Systems23m
- Musculoskeletal System
  23m
48. Ecology3h 11m
49. Animal Behavior28m
- Animal Behavior
  28m
50. Population Ecology3h 41m
51. Community Ecology2h 46m
52. Ecosystems2h 36m
53. Conservation Biology24m
- Conservation Biology
  24m

11. Cell Division

Organization of DNA in the Cell

General Biology

11. Cell Division

Organization of DNA in the Cell

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Add labels to the figure that follows, which illustrates duplicated chromosomes.

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Step 1: Identify the structure labeled '1' in the first image. This represents the duplicated chromosomes, which consist of two identical sister chromatids joined together.

Step 2: Label the structure marked '2' in the first image. This is the centromere, the region where the sister chromatids are tightly connected and where spindle fibers attach during cell division.

Step 3: Label the structure marked '3' in the first image. These are the sister chromatids, which are identical copies of the chromosome formed during DNA replication.

Step 4: In the second image, identify the bracketed region. This represents the duplicated chromosome, which includes two sister chromatids.

Step 5: Label the pointed region in the second image. This is the centromere, the constricted area where the chromatids are joined and spindle fibers attach during mitosis or meiosis.

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Chromosome Structure

Chromosomes are long, thread-like structures made of DNA and proteins that carry genetic information. In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes are linear and exist in pairs, while in prokaryotes, they are typically circular. The image depicts duplicated chromosomes, which consist of two sister chromatids joined at a region called the centromere, essential for accurate cell division.

DNA Replication

DNA replication is the biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule. This process is crucial during cell division, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the genetic material. The image illustrates chromosomes that have undergone replication, showing the duplicated structure necessary for mitosis or meiosis.

Cell Division

Cell division is the process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells. In eukaryotes, this occurs through mitosis (for somatic cells) or meiosis (for gametes). The duplicated chromosomes in the image are vital for this process, as they ensure that genetic information is accurately distributed to the daughter cells during division.