3.9 Cell Division Flashcards
Nucleus
Central part of an atom made up of protons and neutrons
Chromosomes
Tiny thread like structure in side the nucleus of a cell
Mitosis
Cell division process
DNA
The chemical substance found in all living things
Clones
Identical copy
Cytokinesis
The process where the cytoplasm divides to form to new daughter cells
Infectious disease
Disease that can be transferred from one organism to another
Non infectious disease
A disease that can’t be transferred
Disenfectant
Chemical used to kill bacteria on surfaces
Bacterial
Describes an anti septic that kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic
Describes an anti septic the stops bacteria from growing
Antibiotics
Kills bacteria
Antiseptic
Mild disinfectant used to kill microbes