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Chromosomes
The Cell Cycle
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Mutations
100
This is a segment of DNA that codes for a protein or RNA molecule.
What is a gene.
100
This phase is a period of rapid growth and routine functioning.
What is G1.
100
The fibers that pull the chromosomes apart during anaphase are known by this name.
What are spindles.
100
During cytokinesis of animal cells, a belt of these pinches the cell in half.
What are protein threads.
100
This is the name for uncontrolled cell growth.
What is cancer.
200
This is the point where the two chromatids of a chromosome are attached.
What is the centromere.
200
Three stages of the cell cycle account for about 90% of the cell life span and are collectively referred to as this.
What is interphase.
200
The chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell during this phase of mitosis.
What is metaphase.
200
This new addition in plant cells is the beginning of the new cell wall.
What is the cell plate.
200
This is the technical name for the condition known as Downs Syndrome.
What is trisomy 21.
300
These chromosomes are similar in size, shape, and genetic content.
What are homologous chromosomes.
300
This phase is the time when DNA is copied in preparation for cell division,
What is synthesis.
300
This final phase of mitosis is characterized by the chromosomes uncoiling and cytokinesis beginning.
What is telophase.
300
There are two of these indentical cells after cytokinesis is complete.
What are daughter cells.
300
Abnormalities is chromosome number can be detected using one of these.
What is a karyotype.