Mitosis Flashcards

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When cells in an organism go through a cycle of growth, development, and division.

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Cell Cycle

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The process by which a parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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Mitosis

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The stage if the cell cycle between periods of mitosis in which the cell grows.

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Interphase

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The first phase of mitosis during which chromosomes condense and the nuclear membrane starts to disappear.

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Prophase

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The second phase of mitosis during which chromosomes line up along the center of the cell.

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Metaphase

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The third phase of mitosis during which each chromosome is pulled apart by spindle fibers and the resulting daughter chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides of the cell.

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Anaphase

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The fourth and final phase of mitosis during which a nuclear membrane forms around chromosomes on opposite sides of the cell and chromosomes become unwound DNA in a newly formed nucleus.

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Telophase

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A stage of the cell cycle during which the cell membrane pinched in and the cytoplasm divides into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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Cytokinesis

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An organelle found near the nucleus in animal cells that forms the spindle fibers that pull chromosomes apart during mitosis.

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Centriole

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The part of a cell that contains genes.

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Chromosome

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The chemical found in cells that is the main component of chromosomes and carries genetic information.

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DNA

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A structure that holds the sister chromatids together.

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Centromere

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Two identical chromatids that make up a duplicated chromosome.

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SIster Chromatids

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The result of the cell cycle where two genetically identical cells are formed.

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Daughter Cell

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