vocabulary
Cell
Basic unit of Life
Nucleus
control center, contains DNA
interphase
replication of DNA
Mitochondria
processes of respiration and energy production occur
Lysosome
recycles waste
Prophase
chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears
Vacuole
Provides storage for waste
cytoplasm
jelly-like holds all organelles
metaphase
chromosomes line up along the middle
cell wall
provides protection
Ribosomes
makes proteins
Anaphase
chromosomes are pulled apart to each side
cell membrane
provides structure
Nucleolus
makes ribosomes
telophase
Nuclear membrane forms around 2 sets of chromosomes