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Nucleus |
A large organelle containing the chromosomes and acting as a control center for the cells |
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Chromosome |
Rod shaped body in the nucleus seen during mitosis and meiosis that contains DNA and therefore the heredity units or genes |
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Nucleolus |
An organelle found inside the nucleus: composed largely of RNA for ribosome formation |
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Spindle |
Microtubules structure that brings about chromosome movement during nuclear sivision |
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Chromatids |
Two identical parts of a chromosome following DNA replication; they become daughter chromosomes |
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Centromere |
A constriction where duplicates (sister chromatids) of a chromosome are held together |
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Centrosomes |
The central microtubule organizing center of cells. Consists of granular material, in human cells contains two centrioles |
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Centriole |
A short, cylindrical organelle in human cells that contains microtubules. They mark the location of the spindle poles. |
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Aster |
Short, radiating fibers produced by the centrioles. |
