Cells-Producing New Cells Flashcards
1
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Aseptic techniques
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Laboratory procedures used to prevent contamination of cultures
2
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Chromatid
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Replicated copy of chromosome
3
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Chromosome
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Composed of DNA
4
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Chromosome complement
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The number of chromosomes in a particular chromosome
5
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Diploid
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Two sets of chromosomes
6
Q
Equator
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Central position of the cell
7
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Mitosis
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A type of cell division producing two identical daughter cells
8
Q
Poles
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Opposite ends of a cell
9
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Replication
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The copying of chromosomes to produce two chromatids
10
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Spindle fibres
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Fibres used to pull apart chromatids
