| A | B |
|---|
| mitosis | cell division producing 2 identical diploid cells |
| chromosomes | DNA that is tightly coiled and becomes visible at the start of mitosis |
| chromatin | chromosomes without a definite shape; found during interphase |
| sister chromatids | copied chromosomes joined together |
| centromere | holds sister chromatids together |
| centriole | forms spindle fibers used to move and pull the chromosomes during cell division |
| spindle fibers | "threads" that attach to centromeres and move chromosomes during the stages of mitosis |
| interphase | cell not dividing; period of normal activity and growth in cell |
| prophase | start of mitosis; nuclear membrane disappears and chromosomes are visible |
| metaphase | chromatids line up along the center of the cell |
| anaphase | chromatids pulled apart toward opposite ends of the cell |
| telophase | chromatids are on opposite sides and two new nuclei begin to form around each set |
| daughter cells | 2 identical cells that form at the end of cell division |
| cell cycle | life span of the cell |
| cytokinesis | occurs after mitosis to split the cell into 2 |
| cancer | uncontrolled cell growth and division |
