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Mitosis and Meiosis
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plasmolysis | breaking down the cell membrane/when the cell membrane bursts |
| cell division | formation of 2 genetically identical cells |
| differentiation | when cells start to make different proteins |
| specialization | a specific function to perform |
| asexual reproduction | without gametes (sex cells) |
| sexual | with gametes |
| chromatin | uncoiled DNA spread throughout the nucleus |
| chromosomes | DNA coiled up (wound up) in the nucleus |
| chromatids | arms of a chromosome |
| diploid | 2 sets of chromosomes (one serves as a spare) |
| haploid | 1 set of chromosomes |
| interphase | the period of normal cell activity |
| mitosis | period of division of the nucleus |
| prophase | nuclear membrane breaks down and chromatin coils to form |
| metaphase | chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell |
| anaphase | microtubules pull chromosomes to opposite sides of the cell |
| telophase | chromosomes unwind and new cell wall/membrane starts to form |
| cytokinesis | duplication of cytoplasm and organelles |