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Anaphase
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The stage of mitosis beginning with the separation of sister chromatids followed by their movement towards the poles of the spindle
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Asexual reproduction
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A form of reproduction that the offspring is a clone of the parent organism; because of no exchange of genetic material
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Binary Fission
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A type of asexual reproduction common among prokaryotes where a cell divides giving rise to two cells, each having the potential to grow to the size of the original cell
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Budding
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The formation of an outgrowth from an organism, and is capable of developing into a new individual
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Cell
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The structural, functional and biological unit of all organisms
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Cell membrane
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The outer covering of the cell consisting of a lipid bilayer with proteins embedded in it
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Cellulose
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A carbohydrate, that is composed of glucose
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Cell wall
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A membrane of the cell that forms external to the cell membrane whose main role is to give cells rigidity, strength and protection It is found in cells of plants, Animals do not have cell walls
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Chloroplast
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Chlorophyll-containing, found within the cells of plants
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Cytoplasm
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In eukaryotic cells, the cytoplasm is that part of the cell between the cell membrane and the nuclear envelope
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Diffusion
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The passive movement of molecules or particles along a concentration gradient, or from regions of higher to regions of lower concentration
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Eukaryotic
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Of, or pertaining to, or characteristic of a eukaryote, which is basically an organism possessing a membrane-bound nucleus
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Excretion
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The process, act discharging waste product of metabolism, especially from the system of an organism
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Flagellum
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Long, slender, threadlike, whiplike extension of certain cells used mainly for movements
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Homeostasis
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The ability of a cell to maintain a condition of equilibrium within its internal environment when dealing with external changes
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Metaphase
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The stage of mitosis following prophase and before anaphase. At this stage, the condensed chromosomes have aligned along the equator of the spindle fibers
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Mitochondrion
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A organelle found within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. Acts as the “powerhouse of the cell” as it generates most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through the process of cellular respiration
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Mitosis
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The process where a single cell divides resulting in generally two identical cells with the same number of chromosomes and genetic content as that of the original cell
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Molecular transport
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a molecule that's transported from one location to another and causes a cellular change
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Nucleus
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The large, membrane-bounded organelle that contains the genetic material, in the form of multiple linear DNA molecules organized into structures called chromosomes
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Oar
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An oarlike swimming organ of various invertebrates
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Organelle
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A membrane-bound structure in a cell that performs a special function
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Osmosis
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Diffusion of a solvent (usually water molecules) through a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration
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Permeable
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Capable of being permeated or passed through, used especially of substances where fluids can penetrate or pass through
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Prokaryotic
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Of, or pertaining to, or characteristic of a prokaryote, which is basically an organism lacking a true nucleus
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Prophase
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The first phase of mitosis, During this phase the chromosomes condense and become visible
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Reproduction
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The production of offspring by organised bodies
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Ribosome
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A particle composed of protein and ribonucleic acid (RNA) that serves as the site of protein synthesis
A sphere-shaped structure found in the cytoplasm of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Some ribosomes occur freely where others are attached to the endoplasmic reticulum |
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Telophase
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The final stage of mitosis, when chromosome separation is completed
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