Mitosis
Standards
BIO1.LS1.6 Create a model for the major events of the eukaryotic cell cycle, including mitosis. Compare and contrast the rates of cell division in various
eukaryotic cell types in multicellular organisms.
BIO1.ETS2.1 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on how molecular biotechnology may be used in a variety of fields.
BIO1.ETS2.3 Analyze scientific and ethical arguments to support the pros and cons of application of a specific biotechnology technique such as stem cell
usage, in vitro fertilization, or genetically modified organisms.
Explanation
Students first discuss mitosis in seventh grade, specifically focusing on the role of mitosis in creating genetically identical daughter cells. Biology 1
discussions should connect a student’s understanding of gene expression and protein function with the process of mitosis to explore the
differentiation of cell types from otherwise identical daughter cells. Discussions should also include varying rates of mitotic division and the relationship
between these rates of division and the function of specific cell types within eukaryotic organisms.
Examples may include the extremely limited use of mitosis by neurons due to their interconnectedness within neural networks or the rapid rates of mitosis
with growing root tips.
BIO1.LS1.6 Create a model for the major events of the eukaryotic cell cycle, including mitosis. Compare and contrast the rates of cell division in various
eukaryotic cell types in multicellular organisms.
BIO1.ETS2.1 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on how molecular biotechnology may be used in a variety of fields.
BIO1.ETS2.3 Analyze scientific and ethical arguments to support the pros and cons of application of a specific biotechnology technique such as stem cell
usage, in vitro fertilization, or genetically modified organisms.
Explanation
Students first discuss mitosis in seventh grade, specifically focusing on the role of mitosis in creating genetically identical daughter cells. Biology 1
discussions should connect a student’s understanding of gene expression and protein function with the process of mitosis to explore the
differentiation of cell types from otherwise identical daughter cells. Discussions should also include varying rates of mitotic division and the relationship
between these rates of division and the function of specific cell types within eukaryotic organisms.
Examples may include the extremely limited use of mitosis by neurons due to their interconnectedness within neural networks or the rapid rates of mitosis
with growing root tips.
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