Cell Divison Flashcards
nucleus
central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
chromosomes
tiny, thread-like structure inside the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes contain the DNA that carries genetic information.
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
the chemical substance found in all living things that encodes the genetic information of an organism
mitosis
cell division process that results in new cells with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell
clones
identical copy
cytokinesis
the process where the cytoplasm of a cell divides to form two daughter cells
infectious diseases
disease that can be transferred from one organism to another
non-infectious diseases
disease that cannot be transferred from one organism to another
antibiotics
substance derived from a micro-organism and used to kill bacteria in the body
disinfectants
chemical used to kill bacteria on surfaces and non-living objects
antiseptics
mild disinfectant used on body tissue to kill microbes
bactericidal
describes an antiseptic that kills bacteria
bacteriostatic
describes an antiseptic that stops bacteria from growing or dividing but doesn’t kill them