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P. Mehta
Cell Division
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7th Grade
01/28/2010
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Term
Cell Division
 Definition
the formation of two daughter cells from a single parent cell.
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Centriole
 Definition
a cylindrical organelle in animal cells that is involved in cell division. Centrioles form spindle fibers which sperate chromosomes during cell division.
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Centromere
 Definition
the part of a chromosome where the chromataids are attached. During mitosis, spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes at the centromere.
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Chromatid
 Definition
One of two identical halves of a replicated chromosome.
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