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Cell Cycle Flashcards

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What is the cell cycle overview?

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Highly coordinated process that allows the cell to divide into 2 daughter cells in an orderly manner

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3 roles of the cell cycle

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Reproduction of the organism, growth and development, tissue repair

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Somatic cells

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All body cells except reproductive cells, during mitosis when cells are dividing and chromosomes are visible, somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs, DIPLOID

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Gametes

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Reproductive cells, during phase when chromosomes are visible, gametes contain 23 chromosomes HAPLOID

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What is the main purpose of mitosis and meiosis

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Distribute genetic material to offspring accurately with few mistakes, genetic material in nucleus is depicted and moved towards poles of cells then plots into two daughter cells

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Main series of the cell cycle

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Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M-phase (mitosis and cytokinesis), non dividing/resting phase is G0

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% of cell cycle stages

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40% G1, 39% S, 19% G2, 2% M, G0 is variable, cell enters G1 from G0

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Interphase overview

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The cell continues to grow during interphase and it may last for hours to weeks depending on the cell type

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G1 phase overview

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First gap, the cell grows and accumulates the substrates required for DNA replications, movement of one centriole in the centrosome away from the other

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S phase overview

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DNA synthesis., the amount of DNA present in the cell doubles as the DNA strands are replicated, centrosome divides to give 2 daughter pairs

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G2 overview

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Second gap, cell continues to grow and produce the proteins and other molecules required for mitosis to occur

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Checkpoints in cell cycle (overview)

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The cell cycle does not proceed unchecked, various points where the cycle stops until the correct signal s present to allow it to proceed to the next part, cyclic-dependent kinases (CDKs) activate other proteins to allow the next phase to proceed

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G1 checkpoint

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Cell proceed to S-phase or it leaves the cycle for the G0 phase

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G2 checkpoint

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Controls entry into the M-have, checks to see if chromosomal DNA is damaged or poorly replicated

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M-checkpoint

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Presence of correct signals ta this point allows the chromatids to separate (occurs during mitosis)

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Control mechanisms of cell cycle

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Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and cyclins

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CDK overview

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Kinase enzymes that are required for the cell cycle, they DO NOT vary in concentration throughout the cycle, however, they are inactive until the bind with proteins cyclins

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Cyclins overview

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The concentrations of these proteins do vary throughout the cell cycle, their rate of synthesis varies as the cell cycle progresses, cyclins and CDK bind complexes that control the progression of the cell cycle

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Maturation (M-phase) promoting factor (MPF)

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Protein allows cell to progress past the G2 checkpoint and enter mitosis, it is formed when cyclin binds to CDK, activated MPF is a kinase and controls some of the processes associated with mitosis, including the breakdown got he nuclear membrane, ONLY a transiently active molecule, it also initiates. Sequence that leads to its separation back into a cyclin and the inactive CDK, cyclin is broken down and levels remain low until correct signal occurs to increase cyclin concentration

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kinase activity during cell cycle

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MPF activity increases as cyclin concentration increases (same with decreases)

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Cell cycle cell componentes involved

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Cytoskeleton (micro tubules for cell division and micro filaments), nucleus (contains genetic material and must be replicated faithfully to provide daughter cells with a functional genome)

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Microtubules are essential for cell division

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Centrosomes are the point at which microtubules are formed in some but not all cells, in animals cells they contain a pair of centrioles that may contribute to for microtubule formation

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Nucleus in cell cycle, nucleolus

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Ribosomes and RNA, is well developed in cells with a lot of active protein synthesis, site of synthesis of ribosomes

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Nucleus in cell cycle, chromatin

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Consist of DNA, his tones, other associated proteins, histones are4 structural proteins closely associated with DNA, man regulatory proteins have functions in controlling gene expression

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Packaging of DNA non-dividing

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in non-diving, DNA not organized into easily visible structure, chromosomes not present DNA found in chromatic, DNA and histones and other protones are found in nucleus of non-dividing cell throughout the cell

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Packaging of DNA dividing

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Chromatin organized into readily recognizable structures (chromosomes), compromised of single strand of DNA, in somatic cell, two sister chromatids (identical) joined at centromere (where pulled apart), during cell division, the centromere develops a kinetochore (microtubules) attached to and pull chromosome apart

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genetic material

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Chromatin, chromosomes, sister chromatid

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How is DNA organized within the nucleus?

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Accomplished y a complex folding process that involves a close association of the DNA with a series of proteins

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Packaging of DNA process

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DNA couple helix wraps around histones (now nucleosomes) and wrapped tighter (30.nm fiber) then loops and scaffolds (looped domains 300nm fiber) until replicated chromosome (1,4000 nm made up 2 chromatids of 700 nm)

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Centriole

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Paired microtubular structures found in some centrosomes

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Centromere

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The waist of a chromosome, the structure where mitotic spindles attach to the kinetochores

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Centrosome

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Organelle where microtubules are formed in some cells

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Chromatid

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One of the pairs structures that constitute a chromosome after DNA replication is he S phase

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Chromatin

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Uncondensed DNA whic together with histone proteins is how DNA is packaged during G0 and interphase of the cell cycle

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Chromosome

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The condensed form of DNA seen during mitosis and meiosis, ca be single structure or consist of two sister chromatids

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How many strands of DNA does each chromatic hold

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1 strand per chromatids (genes are same as one of the strands is replicated from the others)

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Key events that occur after the cell enters S phase

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DNA is replicated, the centrosome replicates (controlled by cyclin-CDK, concentration peaks at G1 to S and is key event in directing cell towards mitosis)

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How many DNA molecules through cell cycle?

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1 strand n G0 and G1 before S, 2 connected exit from S, G2, M phase until cytokinesis, 2 separate strands exit from cytokinesis

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G2 to M transition

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2 new centrosomes separate from each other and move to opposite ends of the nuclear envelope, the orientation of the centrosomes within the cell determines the cells plane of division

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When does the clel begin mitosis

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From G2 phase to interphase

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Mitosis phases

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Prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, Telophase

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Occurs after mitosis

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Cytokinesis, separation of the cytoplasm and the formation of the two daughter cells

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Prophase

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Chromosomes and centrosomes and microtubules involved, chromosomes become visible distinct structures (kind of elongated), chromosomes consist of two sister chromatids held by cohesins, centromere is the region where the chromatids are the closest and the site where microtubules will attach to chromatids, kinetochore distinct structure located close to the centromere and is site where microtubules attach ro chromatids, polar microtubules extend from each centrosome complex in asteroid (star) and they develop into mitotic spindles, microtubules are formed by addition of tubulin dimers to end of each microtubule, polar microtubule runs from centrosome to a point where it overlaps and interacts with microtubule form other side, mitotic spindles serves as a track along which chromosomes will move later in mitosis

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Prometaphase

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The chromosomes become more tightly coiled and appear shorter and fatter remain together by cohesins

Nuclear lamina disintegrates and nuclear envelope fragments to allow spindle microtubules to infiltrate nuclear negion

Some spindle microtubules associate with kinetochores (kinetochore microtubules), none attached are non-kinetochore microtubules

microtubules from one ole associate with the kinetochore of one sister chromatids of each chromosome, microtubules from other pole associate with other kinetochore of other chromatid

Singles from cell poles move chromosomes toward center of cell, the METAPHASE PLATE, chromosomes demonstrate jerky back and form motion as they are organized

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Metaphase

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Kinetochores on each chromosomes are attached to a kinetochores microtubule and are aligned along the metaphase plate

Nuclear membrane and laminate has completely disintegrated

Cohesins that hold chromatids together are broken down

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Anaphase

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Sister chromatids of each chromosome (daughter) are pulled apart

Molecular motors at kinetochore move daughter chromosomes towards the pols along kinetochore microtubules (75% of motion)

Lengthening of the non-kinetochore tubules that extend the length of the cell

10 to 60 minutes for daughter chromosomes to move to opposite poles

At end, each pole has an identical complement of genetic material

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microtubules are NOT pulling the daughter chromosome

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The kinetochore is breaking down microtubules, EATING it, as it goes towards pole

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Telophase

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Separation of the genetic material is COMPLETE

Lengthening of non-kinetochore microtubules elongates the cell further

New nuclear membranes and nucleoli begin to form around each group of daughter chromosomes

Chromosomes become less tightly coiled and the chromatin again begins to form

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Cytokinesis

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Mitosis is now COMPLTE

M phase includes cytokinesis, 2 complete daughter cells are formed

Involved the formation of barrier between new 2 cells

ANIMAL CELL cleavage furrow forms require actin micro filaments

PLANT CELLS formation of a cell plate and ultimately a new plant cell wall

Formation and spear it on of all the organelles required for independent existence

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Diploid number

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2n equals 46

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Haploid number

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N equals 23

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Asexual reproduction

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New individual that is basically genetically identical to parent, MITOSIS (bacterial reproduction, rapid reproduction of offspring), genetic variation from random mutations or environmental affects

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Sexual reproductions

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Two parents contribute a gamete that fuse during fertilization to produce an individual that is genetically different from either parent, meiosis, more genetic variation and less damaging than spontaneous mutations or environment factors

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How much genetic material do gametes have

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Half of the genetic material of either parent

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Meiosis cycle overview

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Diploid cells in ovary and testis, meiosis to form haploid gametes, after fertilization, diploid zygote (embryo)

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Synapses

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In beginning of meiosis 1, homologous chromosomes fuse together

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Homologous chromosomes

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Pairs of chromosomes from each set of parent

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Sex chromosomes

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X, y, XX female, XY male

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Synaptonemal complex

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Bring together the two homologous chromosomes, proteins generated that physically hold them together,

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Meiosis 1

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Separation of homologous chromosomes

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Prophase 1

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Homologous chromosomes go through synapsis, go together

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Metaphase 1

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Homologous chromosomes line up at center

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Anaphase 1

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Homologous chromosomes are pulled apart, they are separated, each pole has same genetic material

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Telophase 1 and cytokinesis

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Move from diploid to haploid, 2 cells with haploid number

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Meiosis II

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Sister chromatids separate

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Prophase II

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Chromosomes with two sister chromatids in new 2 cells

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Metaphase II

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Chromosomes line up in equator of cell

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Anaphase II

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Separation of two sister chromatids

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Telophase II and cytokinesis

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4 cells are produced, gametes, haploid number

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Fertilization

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From gamete to zygote, from diploid to haploid

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3 sources of genetic material

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  1. Random assortment of chromosomes at Metaphase I, independent assortment
  2. Crossing over in Prophase I (distribution of genetic material)
  3. The random nature of fertilization
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Crossing over

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At prophase 1 of meiosis, non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes can exchange genetic material, occurs at a chiasmata between two non-sister chromatids

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Random fertilization

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Each male or female gamete represents 1 of approximately 223 (8.4million) possible chromosome combinations, zygote (2 23 tomes 223, 70 trillion)

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Cells that exert meiosis

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Are somatic, become gametes by end of meiosis

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