1. CELL CYCLE
The cell cycle is the activities that a cell goes through throughout its life

5. CHROMOSOMES
The Chromosome Theory states that chromosomes are rod-shaped carriers of genetic information: DNA

6. What is a Chromosome?
Chromosomes form when CHROMATIN (nuclear material containing DNA) condenses to form rod-shaped structures
Chromosomes are found in the nucleus but are only visible when the cell is dividing

7. What are the Parts of a Chromosome?
Each replicated copy of DNA is called a CHROMATID
The two chromatids that make up a chromosome are held together by a point called a CENTROMERE

8. Relationship between Chromosomes, DNA, and Genes…
Chromosomes are made of condenced DNA
Each segment of that DNA that contains directions for a particular trait is a GENE

9. SEXUAL VS. ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION
Requires union of TWO cells
EGG + SPERM
Offspring are a combination of traits from each parent
GENETIC VARIETY!
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION
One parent
Offspring identical to parent
Same exact genetic information
Little variety