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Details Title: Cell Division Description: Parent, Daughter Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 11/07/2004 11:56:59	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Parent Cell Definition The source of the cell Term Interphase Definition Chromosomes are copied, performing normal functions, hasnt started dividing Term Anaphase Definition Chromosomes begin to seperate in this phase Term Prophase Definition Mitosis Begins during this stage Term Chromatin Definition threadlike coils of chromosomes Term Energy Definition The capacity of a physical system to do work Term Selectively Definition Certain Term Plants Definition Example of a living thing that has cell division Term Mitosis Definition The process by which the nucleus of a cell divides into two nuclei and the formation of two new daughter cells begins. Term Osmosis Definition Term given for the diffusion of water through a membrane Term Cytokenisis Definition Two new daughter cells have formed Term Metaphase Definition Chromosomes attach to the spindle Term Centrioles Definition One of two cylindrical cellular structures that are composed of nine triplet microtubules and form the asters during mitosis. Term Telophase Definition The cells start to seperate and two nuclei form Term Contractile Definition Become smaller Term Chromosome Definition Rod shaped cell structure that directs the activities of a cell and passes on the traits of a cell to new cells Term Nucleus Definition Cell structure that directs all the activities of a cell Term Diffusion Definition Process by which substances move from a higher concentration of that substance to a lower concentration of that substance;primary method by which substances enter and leave the cekk through the cell membrane Term Cell division Definition Process in which one cell divides into 2 cellls each of which is identical to the original cell Term Daughter Cell Definition Either of the two identical cells that form when a cell divides.