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Biology Quizlet #5
9 Terms quater 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell cycle | series of events in which a cell grows, prepares for division, and divides to form two daughter cells |
| Synthesis | phase of the cell cycle where the DNA copies itself (process known as DNA replication) |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information. |
| double helix | two strands of nucleotides wound about each other; structure of DNA |
| interphase | Cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division; consists of G1, S, and G2 phases |
| Gap 1 | The first part of interphase: the cell grows and functions. Also known as G1 |
| Gap 2 | additional growth and normal functions as the cell prepares to divide; occurs after DNA replication, but prior to cell division |
| mitosis | part of eukaryotic cell division during which the cell nucleus divides |
| Cytokinesis | division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells; occurs after nuclear division |