This time is science 1. What is mitosis?

2. Mitosis is done by what kinds of cells?

3. Mitosis makes what kind of cells?

4. What does the nucleus hold?

5. What are the organized DNA units called?

6. What are chromosomes made of?

7. How many chromosomes do human body cells have?

8. How many chromosomes does a cell have AFTER the synthesis phase? Why?

9. What does PMAT stand for?

10. What is happening to the chromosomes in prophase?

11. What is happening to the chromosomes in metaphase?

12. What is happening to the chromosomes in anaphase?

13. What is happening to the chromosomes in telophase? What is happening to the nuclei?

In the respiration-photosynthesis cycle shown above, what are the products of cellular respiration that belong in box 2?

All eukaryotic cells contain small bodies called

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)