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Mitosis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mitosis | A process of cell division that forms two new cells |
| Interphase | Before mitosis begins, chromosomes are copied |
| Prophase | Chromosomes condense from long strands into rod-like structures |
| Metaphase | Paired chromatids align at the cell’s equator |
| Anaphase | The paired chromatids separate and move to opposite sides of the cell |
| Telophase | A nuclear membrane forms around each set of chromosomes |
| Cytokinesis | The cell pinches in two |
| Cell Cycle | The life cycle of a cell |