56 What You Know So Far: Cell Division

Summarise what you know about this topic so far under the headings provided. You can draw diagrams or mind maps, or write short notes to organise your thoughts in preparation for the NCEA style essay question that follows. Use the points in the introduction and the hints provided to help you:

DNA replication HINT: Describe steps in DNA replication including the base pairing rule. Include a diagram of DNA replication.

The cell cycle and mitosis HINT: Describe the stages in the cell cycle and the events of mitosis. Note the differences in cytokinesis between animal cells and plant cells.