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Chapter 10 Vocab
Chapter Ten Biology Vocab/Sections One and Two
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Division | The process in which a cell divides into two new daughter cells |
| Mitosis | First stage of cell division Division of the nucleus |
| Cytokinesis | Second stage of cell division Division of the cytoplasm |
| Chromatid | Replica of chromosomes |
| Centromere | Located near the middle of the chromatids |
| Interphase | In between period of growth |
| Cell Cycle | Series of events in the life of the cell |
| Prophase | The first and longest phase of mitosis |
| Centriole | Tiny structure located in the cytoplasm near the nuclear envelope |
| Spindle | A fanlike microtube structure that helps separate the chromosomes |
| Metaphase | Second phase of mitosis, usually lasts only a few minutes |
| Anaphase | Third phase in mitosis |
| Telophase | Fourth and final phase in mitosis |