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mitoses
life science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mitoses | a proceess in which the nucleus and the chromosomes of the cell divides to create two cells that are exact copies of the original cell. |
| Replication | the process in which the DNA is copied |
| Cell Cycle | regular sequence of growth and divisions that a cell undergoes in its life span |
| Cytokinesis | The stage of the cell cycle in which the cytoplasm divides. |
| Chromosomes | Threadlike structures in the nucleus that carry the genetic information |
| Genes | A section of chromosome that carries the code for a trait. |
| Asexual Reproduction | A reproductive process that involves only one parent and the offspring are identical to the parent. |
| Daughter Cells | The two cells produced from the parent cell by mitosis. |
| DNA | Makes up the chromosomes, contains the genetic information, the genes. |
| Interphase | longest phase, cell grows, matures and does its job. DNA is copied. |
| Prophase | Chromosomes appear. Nucleur membrane breaks down. Spindle fibers appear. |
| Metaphase | Chromosomes attach to the spindle fibers at the centromere. Chromosomes line up in the center of the cell. |
| Anaphase | Chromosomes are pulled apart and move to opposite ends(poles) of the cell. One of each pair of sister chromatid is at each end of the cell. |
| Telophase | Nucleur membrane reforms and the cell begins to pinch in (animal cell). |