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Introduction to the lesson
You have now completed chapter 5! Make sure that you have good summary notes, especially for mitosis. Try to clarify in your mind the concepts that you have learned in this chapter and do some extra research on anything that you struggle to understand.
Summary
Read the summary on p.106 of your text book.
End-of-chapter questions
- Answer the end-of-chapter questions (p.106-109 of your text book).
- Mark your work (refer to the CD-ROM for answers) and make sure you understand what you did wrong.
Useful resources for chapter five
Mitosis
Bozeman Science: a very good, detailed explanation of the cell cycle and mitosis. Highly recommended if you are struggling to understand the processes of mitosis.
Mr W's Cell Division Song: a fun way to boost your memory of the four mitotic phases.
Mitosis video quiz: a useful video quiz on identifying the mitotic phases on a photomicrograph. Stephanie Castle also has a video on identification of the mitotic phases. Good practice for your practical exam.
Stem cell therapy
Stem cell therapy is a very controversial and very interesting topic in medical research today. If you are interested in the topic, here are a few videos about the research: