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  1. prophase
    the first stage of meiosis
    The four main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
  2. chromatid
    one of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis
    Prior to mitosis, each chromosome is replicated to form two identical strands (called chromatids).
  3. metaphase
    the second stage of meiosis
    The four main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
  4. anaphase
    cell division stage wherein chromosomes diverge
    The four main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
  5. mitosis
    the process by which a cell divides into two new cells
    mitosis (m-tss)
    The process in cell division in eukaryotes in which the nucleus divides to produce two new nuclei, each having the same number and type of chromosomes as the original.
  6. eukaryote
    an organism of one or more cells with membrane-bound nuclei
    mitosis (m-tss)
    The process in cell division in eukaryotes in which the nucleus divides to produce two new nuclei, each having the same number and type of chromosomes as the original.
  7. telophase
    the final stage of cell division
    The four main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
  8. meiosis
    cell division that produces reproductive cells
    Compare meiosis
  9. chromosome
    a threadlike strand of DNA that carries genes
    mitosis (m-tss)
    The process in cell division in eukaryotes in which the nucleus divides to produce two new nuclei, each having the same number and type of chromosomes as the original.
  10. cell division
    the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells
    mitosis (m-tss)
    The process in cell division in eukaryotes in which the nucleus divides to produce two new nuclei, each having the same number and type of chromosomes as the original.
  11. replicate
    reproduce or make an exact copy of
    Prior to mitosis, each chromosome is replicated to form two identical strands (called chromatids).
  12. nucleus
    a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
    mitosis (m-tss)
    The process in cell division in eukaryotes in which the nucleus divides to produce two new nuclei, each having the same number and type of chromosomes as the original.
  13. spindle
    a stick or pin used to twist the yarn when making thread
    As mitosis begins, the chromosomes line up along the center of the cell by attaching to the fibers of the cell spindle.
  14. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
    When a new membrane forms around each of the two groups of chromosomes, division of the nucleus is complete.
Created on Wed Jun 09 11:40:16 EDT 2010

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