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Cell reproduction
cell reproduction terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| homologous | chromosomes that carry information about same traits |
| histones | spherical proteins that help keep the DNA compact |
| autosomes | chromosomes that control the way you look and the way your body functions |
| chromosome | A long single strand of DNA |
| mitosis | cell division for eukaryotes that produces 2 new identical daughter cells |
| chromatin | histones and DNA together |
| gene | sequence of DNA that carries information for a trait |
| centriole | organelle that produces microtubules used in separating chromatids |
| chromatids | 2 chromosomes joined together |
| interphase | phase in cell cycle when cell is not dividing |
| microtubules | long molecules that attach to centromere of chromosome |
| cytokinesis | phase of cell cycle where cell pinches off and divides in two |
| cancer | uncontrolled cell growth and division |
| prophase | 1st phase of mitosis |
| telophase | last phase of mitosis |