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Cell Cycle

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CHROMATIN Relaxed form of DNA in the nucleus of a cell
CHROMOSOME DNA-containing-structure that carries genetic material from one generation to another
CYTOKINESIS A cell's cytoplasm divides, creating a new cell
INTERPHASE The stage in which the cell grows, carries out cellular functions, and replicates its DNA
MITOSIS The stage of the cell cycle. The cell's replicated DNA divides and 2 identical diploid daughter cells are produced.
CENTROMERE The structure at the center of the chromosome where the sister chromatids are attached.
METAPHASE During the 2nd stage of mitosis in which motor proteins pull sister chromatids to the cell's equator.
PROPHASE The 1st stage of mitosis during which the cell's chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
SISTER CHROMATID Structure that contains identical DNA copies and is formed during DNA replication.
SPINDLE APPARATUS Structure made of spindle fibers, centrioles, and aster fibers that is involved in moving and organizing chromosomes before the cell divides.
TELOPHASE Last stage of mitosis in which nucleoli reappear. Two new nuclear membranes begin to form, but the cell has n t yet completely divided.
ANAPHASE The 3rd step of mitosis in which sister chromatids are pulled apart and microtubules, along with motor proteins, move the chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.
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