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Cells

Definitions for the chapter

TermDefinition
Cell Basic structural unit of a living organism that possesses its characteristics
Continuity of life The ability of organisms to exist from one generation to the next
Eukaryote Cells with a nucleus and membrane enclosed organelles
Prokaryote Cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane enclosed organelles
Cancer A process where cells lose their ability to control the rate of mitosis they undergo
Carcinogens Cancer causing agents
Cell continuity The ability of cells to divide and survive from one generation to another
Chromosomes Coiled threads of DNA and protein that become visible in the nucleus at cell division
Cytokinesis The physical division of a cell which occurs after nuclear division in which one cell divides to become two cells
Diploid Two sets of chromosomes
Haploid One set of chromosomes
Gamete Haploid cells capable of fusion i.e a sex cell
Meiosis A form of nuclear division in which the daughter nuclei contain half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
Mitosis A form of nuclear division in which one nucleus divides to form two daughter nuclei each containing identical sets of chromosomes
Organ A group of tissues working together to carry out a specific function
Organ system A group of organs working together to carry out a specific function
Tissue A group of similar cells working together with the same structure and function
Tissue culture The growth of tissues on or in an artificial medium outside an organism
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