cell divison Flashcards

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cell division

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the process through which a cell splits into two new cells

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growth, repair and reproduction

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reasons why cells divide

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asexual reproduction

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reproduction that involves only one individual with no fusing gametes to produce the offspring are genetically identical to the parent

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sexual reproduction

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reproduction which involves the joining fusion of male and female gametes, producing genetic variety in the offspring

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sex chromosomes

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chromosomes which carries the information about the sex of an individual

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mitosis

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asexual cell division where two identical cells are formed

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chromosome

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a strand of the DNA

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meiosis

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the type of cell division that produces gametes

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46

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the number of chromosomes in human body

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23

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the number of chromosomes in human gametes

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cancer

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common name for a malignant tumour

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tumour

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mall of cells resulting from uncontrolled cell division

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malignant tumour

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tumour that can spread around the body, invading healthy tissues.

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bengin tumour

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tumour that grows in one location in body and does not invade other tissues

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