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| Cell Division | process in which a cell splits into two identical daughter cells |
| Mitosis | the division of the nucleus that occurs in body cells and one-celled organisms; produces identical daughter cells |
| Cytokinesis | the division of cytoplasm |
| Chromosomes | found in the nucleus, carry genetic information, rod-shaped, made of DNA |
| Gamete | sex cell, unpaired chromosomes |
| Gene | part of a chromosome that controls inherited traits |
| Genetics | study of heredity |
| Inherited | traits passed on from parents to offspring (children) |
| Fertilization | When the sperm cell and egg cell unite |
| Zygote | fertilized egg |
| DNA | (Deoxyribonucleic acid) compound that makes up genes |
| Body Cells | have paired chromosomes |
| Interphase | Phase where cell grows to its mature size; chromosomes are copied |
| Prophase | Phase where mitosis begins; chromosomes are formed by the condensing of chromatin; spindle fibers form a bridge between the ends of the cell; the nuclear envelope breaks down |
| Metphase | Phase where the chromatids attach to the spindle fibers |
| Anaphase | Phase where the chromatids separate and begin to move to opposite ends of the cell |
| Telophase | Phase where two nuclei form; chromosomes appear as chromatin; mitosis ends |
| Cytokinesis | Phase where cell membrane moves inward to create two daughter cells- each with its own nucleus with identical chromosomes |
| Nucleus | where the chromosomes are found in the cell |
| Replication | process in which DNA produces an exact copy of itself by unzipping |
| "Blueprint of Life" | DNA molecule is called this because it makes up the genes that carry the directions and control the traits or characteristics of an organism |
| Double Helix | the shape of the DNA molecule |
| DNA genetic code is made of _______________ | Four nitrogen Bases |
| Asexual Reproduction | One parent produces offspring that are identical to it |
| Budding, Regeneration and Binary Fission are examples of _________________ | Asexual Reproduction |
| DNA molecules "unzip" to | Make an exact copy |
| Chromosomes are made of | DNA |
| Cancer | uncontrolled division of abnormal cells |
| Sexual Reproduction | Involves the combination of genetic material from two parents |
