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8-Sci-Mitosis

TermDefinition
asexual reproduction reproduction in which the offspring are identical to the parent
sexual reproduction reproduction in which two parents combine to form a genetically unique offspring
DNA the genetic material found in cells
chromosome a thread-like structure composed of DNA and proteins
chromatids one half of a duplicated chromosome that is identical to the other half
centromere the location on a chromosome where two chromatids are held together
chromatin DNA and proteins that wind up to form chromosomes
interphase the part of the cell cycle in which DNA in duplicated and the cell carries out its normal functions
mitosis the phase of the cell cycle in which the nucleus divides
cytokinesis the phase of the cell cycle in which the cell divides
prophase the first phase of mitosis in which the nucleus breaks down and chromosomes condense and become visible
methaphase the second phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes line up in the center of the cell
anaphase the third phase of mitosis in which the chromatids separate and move to opposite sides of the cell.
telophase the last phase of mitosis in which new nuclear membranes form around the chromosomes
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