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Science Chap.3 Sec.1
Science Chapter 3 Section 1
Term | Definition |
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cell cycle | most cells in an organism go through a cycle of growth, development, and division called cell cycle |
interphase | is the period during the cell cycle of a cell's growth and development |
sister chromatids | two identical chromosomes, called sister chromatids |
centromere | sister chromatids are held together by a structure |
mitosis | division of nucleus and its contents |
cytokinesis | division of cytoplasm and its contents |
daughter cells | two new cells that result from mitosis and cytokinesis |
cell differentiation | the process by which cells become different types of cells is called |
stem cells | are unspecialized cells that are able to develop into many different cell types |
tissues | are groups of similar types of cells that work together to carry out specific tasks |
organ | are groups of different tissues working together to perform to perform a particular job |
organ systems | are groups of different organs that work together to complete a series of tasks. |