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Science Chap 3 sec 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell cycle | the periods of growth, development, and division of a cell in an organism |
| interphase | the period including just a cell's growth and development |
| sister chromatids | two identical chromosomes |
| centromere | a structure that holds two sister chomatids together |
| mitosis | the process during which the nucleus and its contents divide |
| cytokinesis | the process during which the cytoplasm and its contents divide |
| daughter cells | the two new cells that result from mitosis and cytokinesis |
| cell differentation | the process by which cells become different types of cells |
| stem cells | unspecialized cells that are able to develop into many different cell types |
| tissues | groups of similar types of cells that work together to carry out specific tasks |
| organs | groups of different tissues working together to perform a particular job |
| organ systems | groups of different organs that work together to complete a series of tasks |