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Mitosis Flashcards

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First step

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DNA replicates to form x-shaped chromosomes, subcellular structure divide, the cell grow bigger

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2nd step

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Nucleus disappears. The chromosome line up at the centre of the cell

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3rd step

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Cell fibre pulls the 2 identical arms of each chromosomes apart and towards opposite pole of the cell

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4th step

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A new nucleus forms around each set of chromosomes

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5th step

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Cytoplasm divides forming two identical daughter cells

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DNA definition

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Molecule with a double helix shape

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Gene definition

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Codes for characteristics

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Chromosome definition

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Strips of tightly coiled DNA, humans have 23 pairs

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Why would the length of a cell vary in different tissues

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Different replacement rates

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