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Science study stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell cycle | A cycle of growth, development, and division that most cells in an organism go through. |
| Interphase | The period during the cell cycle of a cell's growth and development. |
| Sister chromatids | Two identical chromosomes that make up a duplicated chromosome. |
| Centromere | A structure that holds sister chromatids together. |
| Mitosis | A process during which the nucleus and it's contents divide. |
| Cytokinesis | A process during which the cytoplasm and it's contents divide. |
| Daughter cell | The two new cells that result from mitosis and cytokinesis. |
| Cell differentiation | The process by which cells become different types of cells. |
| Stem cell | An unspecialized cell that is able to develop into many different cell types. |
| Tissue | A group of similar types of cells that work together to carry out specific tasks. |
| Organ | A group of different tissues working together to preform a particular job. |
| Organ system | A group of organs that work together and preform a specific tasks. |