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CH 2 lesson 3
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell cycle | The cell cycle is the series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides into two daughter cells. |
| interphase | Interphase is the phase in the cell cycle where the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division. |
| replication | DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes exact copies of its DNA. |
| Mitosis | Mitosis is a process of cell division in eukaryotic cells where replicated chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei, resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells. |
| chromosome | A chromosome is a structure found in the nucleus of cells that carries DNA, which contains the genetic information of an organism. |
| cytokinesis | Cytokinesis is the process in cell division where the cytoplasm of a single cell divides to form two daughter cells, typically occurring after mitosis or meiosis. |
| What takes place during the three stages of the cell cycle? | The three main stages of the cell cycle are interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. |
| draw and label the cell cycle | The cell cycle consists of several phases: Interphase (which includes G1, S, and G2 phases) and M-phase (mitosis). |
| DNA replication and how it accounts for the way it copies itself. | DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA, ensuring that each new cell receives the same genetic information as the parent cell. |