Mitosis
the number of cells at the end of cell division (mitosis)
what is 2?
the number of cells at the end of cell division (meiosis)
what is 4?
what is meiosis?
This is where we find haploid cells in the body
What are the reproductive organs?
This is the phase where the cell performs its regular cell duties
what is interphase?
The number of complete sets of DNA found in diploid cells
What is 2n?
These grab onto the chromosomes during both meiosis and mitosis
What are spindle fibers or cytoskeletal fibers?
The name for the cell created when two haploid cells unite
The phase where NEW nuclear membranes form around the chromosomes
What is telophase?
The step where sister chromatids finally split from each other
What is meiosis II?
Reproduction that does NOT involve gametes is called this.
What is asexual reproduction?
The name for the process by which 2 haploid cells unite
What is fertilization?
The similarity between DNA in the parent cells and daughter cells
What is genetically identical?
The similarity between the parent cell and the daughter cells
What are all unique cells?
This is an example of an organism that reproduces asexually.
what is a (starfish, planarian, some plants etc).
The names of both types of gametes
What are sperm and egg cells?
If not corrected in time, errors in DNA during replication can result in this.
What is cancer?
The number of sets of DNA in the cell BEFORE meiosis I?
What is 4n?
The name for 2 chromosomes that encode for the same gene but originated from separate parents
What are homologous chromosomes?
The number of chromosomes in a daughter cell compared to the parent cell after meiosis takes place
What is half?