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Science Chap 3 sec 1
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell cycle | Most cells in an organism go through a cycle of growth, development, and division. |
| interphrase | The period during the cell cycle of a cell's growth and development. |
| sister chromatids | They make up a duplicated chromosome. |
| centromere | The sister chromatids that are held together by a structure. |
| mitosis | When the nucleus and its contents divide |
| cytokinesis | When the cytoplasm and its contents divide. |
| Daughter cells | Two new cells that result from mitosis and cytokinesis |