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How Cells Divide.

Authors :
Mazia, Daniel
Source :
Scientific American; Sep1961, Vol. 205 Issue 3, p101-120, 15p, 14 Black and White Photographs, 3 Diagrams, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1961

Abstract

The article discusses the process of mitosis in each cell that is distributed a complete set of hereditary activities. The division of the cell takes place when the chromosomes will replicate and are disunited by the mitotic apparatus. In addition, this process is applicable to the cells of plants and animals and some of the single-celled organism. A cell will undergo two processes of division in which the second process is the vital part for it is liable on the conservation of the character of each cell.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
205
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19675531
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0961-100