Cell Divison Flashcards

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nucleus

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central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.

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2
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chromosomes

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tiny, thread-like structure inside the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes contain the DNA that carries genetic information.

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3
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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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the chemical substance found in all living things that encodes the genetic information of an organism

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4
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mitosis

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cell division process that results in new cells with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell

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5
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clones

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identical copy

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6
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cytokinesis

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the process where the cytoplasm of a cell divides to form two daughter cells

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7
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infectious diseases

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disease that can be transferred from one organism to another

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non-infectious diseases

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disease that cannot be transferred from one organism to another

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9
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antibiotics

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substance derived from a micro-organism and used to kill bacteria in the body

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10
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disinfectants

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chemical used to kill bacteria on surfaces and non-living objects

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11
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antiseptics

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mild disinfectant used on body tissue to kill microbes

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12
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bactericidal

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describes an antiseptic that kills bacteria

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13
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bacteriostatic

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describes an antiseptic that stops bacteria from growing or dividing but doesn’t kill them

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