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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chromosomes | a threadlike structure of nucleic acid |
| Cell Cycle | a four-stage process in which the cell increases in size |
| Interphase | the portion of the cell cycle that is not accompanied by observable changes |
| Mitosis | a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells |
| Cytokinesis | the cytoplasmic division of a cell at the end of mitosis |
| Homologous Chromosomes | two pieces of DNA within a diploid organism |
| Meiosis | a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells |
| Asexual Reproduction | a type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes or change in the number of chromosomes |
| Sexual Reproduction | the production of new living organisms by combining genetic information from two individuals |
| Fertilization | the action or process of fertilizing an egg |
| DNA | a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms |