Cell Cycle, Mitosis, And Meiosis

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Interphase

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period between one cell division and the next one

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Mitosis

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A nuclear division in which the chromosome number remains the same

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Centromere

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Ties or holds together the two strands of DNA

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Prophase

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The first stage of mitosis where the condensation or compaction of chromosomes is the main event.

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Metaphase

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The second stage of mitosis where the chromosomes are lined up in the center of the spindle.

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Anaphase

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The third phase of mitosis that involves the movement of chromosomes towards each of the two poles. Ends when the chromosomes reach the poles.

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Telophase

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The fourth phase of mitosis. The nuclear envelope begins to reform and the mitotic spindle disappears. The cleavage furrow also forms.

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Diploid Chromosome Number

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The complete number of chromosomes found in somatic cells.

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Haploid Number of Chromosomes

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Half the number of chromosomes.

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Meiosis

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The nuclear division that reduces chromosome number by one half.

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Prophase 1

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Stage in meiosis where mitotic spindles form and the nuclear envelope disppears

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Metaphase 1

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Stage in meiosis that aligns pairs of chromosomes but not individual chromosomes

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Anaphase 1

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Stage in meiosis where chromosomes move toward the poles

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Telophase 1

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Stage in meiosis where the chromosome number is 1/2 of what it started with and the chromosomes begin to reextend

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Prophase 2

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Stage in meiosis where the same events of Prophase 1 occur but with half the number of chromosomes

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Metaphase 2

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Stage in meiosis 2 where chromosomes align on the metaphase plate

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Anaphase 2

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Stage in meiosis 2 that begins with the splitting of centromeres

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Telophase 2

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Stage in meiosis 2 that begins when the chromosomes reach the poles.

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Cytokenisis

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When the cell splits into two distinct cells.