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What are the steps of the cell cycle? |
Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Cytokinesis |
I pee on the mat! |
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What is a chromatid? |
A single DNA helix |
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What are sister chromatids? |
Genetically identical chromosomal units that are the result of of replication. |
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What is a centromere? |
Constriction where sister chromatids of a chromosome are held together. |
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Prophase |
First phase of mitosis; characterized by the condensation of the chromatin; chromosomes are visible, but not scattered in the nucleus. |
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Metaphase |
Second phase of mitosis; chromosomes are aligned to the metaphase plate |
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Anaphase |
Third phase of mitosis; chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle |
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Telophase |
Last phase of mitosis; daughter cells are located at each pole |
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What is binary fission? |
Splitrinf of a parent cell into 2 daughter cells; serves as an asexual form of reproduction in bacteria |
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