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A. Johnson
genetics
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Science
7th Grade
01/28/2010

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Term
cell division
Definition
the formation of 2 dughter cells from a single parent cell
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centriole
Definition
a cylindrical organelle in animal cells that is involved in cell division.
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centromere
Definition
the part of the cromosmome where the chromatids are attached.during mitosis spindle fibers attach the cromosome at the cdentromere
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chromatid
Definition
one of 2 identical halves of a replicated chromosome
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chromatin
Definition
DNA strands in the necleus during interphase. chromatin stains dark, making it relativily easy to see
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chromosome
Definition
a structure formed from condensed chromatin
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cytokinesis
Definition
the division of cytoplasm of the cell to form 2 daughter cells
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DNA
Definition
a molecule that carries genetic info.
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interphase
Definition
the period of the cell cycle during which the cell grows, matures,and duplicates genetis info.
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mitosis
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the equal division of chromosomes into 2 genetically identical daughter nuclei. mitosis consists of 4 stage: prophase, metaphaase, anaphase, & telophase
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