Chromosome
A doubled rod of condensed chromatin; contains DNA that carries genetic information
Spindle Fiber
The fibers that attach to and pull apart the chromatids
Interphase
Cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division
Mitosis
Cell's division (PMAT) of the nucleus. Final product is 2 cells that are exactly like the parent cell. It makes 2 cells.
Prophase
Cell Prepares for mitosis. Chromatin condenses, nuclear envelope dissolves, spindle forms
Metaphase
Chromosomes line up in the Middle of the cell
Anaphase
Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes come Apart and move to opposite ends of the cell
Telophase
Final phase of mitosis during which chromosomes uncoil back into chromatin, a nuclear envelope returns around the chromatin, and spindle fibers disappear. Two nuclei are visible.
Cytokinesis
Division of the cytoplasm during cell division
Chromatin
Long strands of DNA wrapped around proteins.
Chromatid
one of two identical "sister" parts of a duplicated chromosome (in my example, my arm and leg on one side of my body)
Centromere
The region of the chromosome that holds the two sister chromatids together during mitosis.
Somatic Cell
Any cell in a multicellular organism except a sperm or egg cell. It means a body cell.
Replication
Copying process by which a cell duplicates its DNA
Cell Cycle
The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo
Meiosis
Cell division that produces sex cells (sperm and egg cells) It makes 4 cells
Gametes
Sex cells (sperm and egg cells)
Mitotic Cells Genetic Information
has the full/normal number of chromosomes. Is an identical copy of the parent cell and daughter cell. Is an identical copy of every cell in your body.
Meoitic Cells Genetic Information
has half the number of chromosomes. Creates a sex cell used to combine with another sex cell from the opposite sex. This makes full, unique set of DNA. (a brand new organism!)
Parent Cell
The cell that splits into two daughter cells.
Cell Plate
In a plant cell, midline of dividing cells. Becomes the cell wall eventually.