The process that results in new cells with genetic material that is identical to the original cell
What is mitosis
The process by which the chromosomal number is halved.
What is meiosis?
The name given to cells having two sets of chromosomes.
What is a diploid cell?
The phase when the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
What is metaphase?
The number of phases in mitosis
What is four?
The last stage of Interphase.
G2
The phase when chromosomes pull apart toward the poles
What is anaphase?
The longest phase in mitosis where chromosomes condense
what is prophase?
The process in meiosis that increases genetic variation
What is crossing over?
The phase where chromosomes reach the poles and begin to uncoil
What is telophase?
These are the type of cells that undergoes Mitosis
What are your body cells or somatic cells?
The phase of meiosis where crossing over occurs?
What is prophase I?
The name of reproductive cells
What are gametes?
The name of the phase where DNA is duplicated.
What is the S phase of interphase?
When the cytoplasm pinches off and creates two daughter cells
What is cytokinesis?
The purpose of mitosis
What is the replacement of damaged cells or growth?
Name the term for normal body cells.
What are somatic cells?