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Cell cycle vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell cycle | the process of growth, maintenance, and division of a cell |
| chromosome | a structure in the nucleus of an eukaryotic cell that is made up of condensed DNA |
| cytokinesis | the division of the cytoplasm |
| interphase | the longest stage of the cell cycle that includes growth of the cell and replication of DNA |
| mitosis | the process in which the nucleus divides, producing two identical nuclei |
| replication | the process by which DNA is copied |