Learning Exercise

Cell Division

You will study the five phases of cell division known as Mitosis. Know what the physical appearance of each stage and what is occurring in each stage.

Course: Biology

Material:: DNA from the Beginning
Date last modified:: October 14, 2014
Created by:: fred hjertstedt
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DNA from the Beginning

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Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Exercise

You will review the links below that contain readings and video material and information regarding Mitosis.

Additional Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitosis

Disciplines

Science and Technology / Biology

Audience

College General Ed

Requirements

Algebra English

Topics

1. DNA Structure 2. Chromosomes 3. Phases of Mitosis

Type of Task

Individual

Learning Objectives

1. You will be able to understand the structure of DNA and its composition. 2. You will be able to understand the structure of a chromosome and its composition. 3. You will be able to understand the role of chromosomes in Mitosis. 4. You will be able to recognize the each phase in Mitosis.