mitosis and meiosis Flashcards
Genetic material in cells, a molecule that contains information that determines the traits of all living things
dna
Compact structures that contain DNA and proteins called chromatin
chromosomes
Divided into three stages in interphase mitosis cytokinesis
cell cycle
part of the cell cycle during which the cell is NOT dividing
interphase
Part of the cell cycle during which the nucleus divides
mitosis
Division of parents cytoplasm
cytokinesis
Can only reproduce through cell division
unicellular
Reproduces growth and develops and repairs through cell division
multicellular
chromatin in the nucleus of a cell condenses and becomes visible; membrane around the nucleus breaks down
prophase
Chromosomes lineup in the middle of the cell
metaphase
Chromated separate and pull to the opposite side of the cell
anaphase
A new nucleus forms around each group of chromosomes, 2 identical nuclei 2 identical chromosomes
telophase
chromosomes found in pairs that have the same structure and size
Homologous chromosomes
cells with pairs of EVERY chromosome
diploid
sex cells
gametes
Cells that contain HALF the usual number of chromosomes
haploid
A gamete that forms in the female reproductive on organs
egg
A gamete forms in the males reproductive organs
sperm
Type of cell division that produces haploid sex cells such as eggs and sperm cells
meiosis
