Producing New Cells Flashcards
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Mitosis
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The process when a cell divides
2
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Chromatids
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The ‘Wings’ of an X shaped chromosome
3
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Equator
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An imaginary line down the middle of a cell
4
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Spindle Fibres
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Structures that pull the chromatids apart during mitosis
5
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Diploid
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Cells with TWO sets of chromosomes
6
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Chromosome
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A structure made of DNA that is tightly coiled
7
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Stem Cells
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An unspecialised cell which can become different types of cell or self renew
8
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Embryonic Stem Cells
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A cell taken from an early embryo
9
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Tissue Stem Cell
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A stem cell found in Adults. Eg, Bone marrow cells
10
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Multicellular
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An organism made from MANY cells
11
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Tissue
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A group of similar cells
12
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Organ
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A group of tissues working together to carry out a function.
13
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Organ System
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A group of organs that work closely together
