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Mitotic Index and Cell Division

Author(s): Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1

University of Tennessee Knoxville

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This module introduces the mitotic index in the context of understanding the dynamics of cell division in the root of a plant. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

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Version 1.0 - published on 15 Feb 2019 doi:10.25334/Q46B2D - cite this

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  1. Ratios
  2. Cell Structure
  3. Cell Growth
  4. chart
  5. Cell Division
  6. Mitotic Index

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Student Introduction: Cell population growth occurs as cells pass through interphase and mitosis to complete the cell cycle. Many cells lose the capacity to divide as they mature or divide only rarely. Other cells are capable of rapid cell division. For example, as plant roots grow, cells near the tip of the root, in the apical meristem, divide rapidly to push the root through the soil. The root cap detects the pull of gravity and directs the rapid growth of cells near the tip.

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