Cell Division (Mitosis) Flashcards

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The process by which cells reproduce or increase in number

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Cell division

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The process of cell division resulting in the formation of 2 growth cell.

The chromosomes divide so that each cell has a complete set, exactly the same as those in other cells

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Mitosis

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The chromosomes doubles and replicates itself, has 3 substages

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Interphase

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Nucleus produces rRNA, cell growth occurs, and increased amount of cytosol

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G1 (First Gap phase)

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5
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Time of DNA replication

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S (Synthesis Phase)

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The time of growth in preparation for division. This ensures the DNA replication is complete

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G2 (Second gap phase)

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Resting state of when the DNA are damaged

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G0 (resting phase)

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8
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Period where nucleus division occurs. Divided into 5 stages

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Mitotic Phase

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9
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Chromosomes are double stranded; each strand is called _______

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Chromatid

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10
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Condensation of the dispersed chromosomes; the replication of these and the function of spindle

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Prophase

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The nuclear membrane dissolves and chromatids come out of the nuclear area

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Prometaphase

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12
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The double chromosomes line up almost at the middle of the spindle. Each sister chromatids is attached to a single spindle fiber

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Metaphase

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Chromosomes are divided into 2 new single-stranded, and moved away from each other toward the opposite poles

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Anaphase

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14
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Final stage of mitosis, the chromosome material disperses forming 2 nuclei

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Telophase

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15
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Contains a paired set of chromosomes (Diploid)

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Semantic cells (body cells)

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