growth and differentiation Flashcards
the cell undergoes a type of cell division called m_____
mitosis
the cell begins to d____
divide
the d___ replicates two copies of each c_________
dna , chromosome
the n_____ membrane breaks down, the c________ line up across the m____ of the cell.
nucleus, chromosome , middle
one set of c________ is pulled to each end of the c___ and the n_____ d_____
chromosome, cell, nucleus divides
the cyt_____ and the cells membrane divide to form t__ i_____ c___
cytoplasm, two iden
define chromosome
strands of dna found in the nucleus
define genes
short sections of dna coding for a characteristic
define dna
a polymer is which genetic info is stored
define gametes
sex cells
name the three stages of cell division
growth, replacement of worn out cells, asexual reproduction in small animals