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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Cycle | The stages that a cell goes through during its time of existence. |
| 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 its contents divide. |
| Cytokinesis | A process during which the cytoplasm and its contents divide. |
| Daughter Cell | A new cell that results 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 perform a particular job. |
| Organ System | A group of organs that together and preform a specific task. |