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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Interphase | The period of the cell cycle during which the nucleus is not undergoing division, typically occurring between mitotic or meiotic divisions. |
| Prophase | The first stage of cell division during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears. |
| Metaphase | The second stage of cell division during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers. Metaphase - The second stage of cell division during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers. |
| Anaphase | The stage of meiotic or mitotic cell division in which the chromosomes move away from one another to opposite poles of the spindle. |
| Telophase | The final phase of cell division in which the chromatids or chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell and two nuclei are formed. |
| Cytokinesis | The complete division of a cell at the end of mitosis or meiosis, bringing about the separation into two daughter cells. |
| Gamete | A mature sexual reproductive cell, as a sperm or egg, that unites with another cell to form a new organism. |
| Dichotomous Key | Used for the identification of organisms based on a series of choices between characteristics such as color, shape, size of the organis |
| Prokaryote | - Single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelle. |
| Eukaryote | An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes. They are more complex and more developed. |
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