Vocab 1
the smallest unit of life
What is a Cell
thread that compacts to make chromosomes
What is chromatin
fibers that extend from both sides of the cell
What are Spindle Fibers
final phase of meiosis I&II
What is Telophase I&II
a form of reproduction in which it takes two organisms
What is sexual reproduction
a type of cell division in sexual reproduction
What is Meiosis
first phase of mitosis
What is Prophase (Mitosis)
the type of cell a gamete is
What are Haploid Cells
phase where nuclear envelope dissapears
a type of reproduction in which it takes only one organism
What is asexual reproduction
threadlike structure packed with DNA
What is a Chromosome
second phase of Meiosis I&II
What is Metaphase I&II (meiosis)
type of cell found in asexual reproduction
What are Somatic Cells
term for 2 chromotids
What are Sister Chromotids
a type of cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes
What are Diploid cells
a pair of chromosomes
What are Homologous Chromosomes
the phase in mitosis where the cell elongates and chromosomes go to either side
What is Anaphase (Mitosis)
type of cell found in ovaries or testis
What are germ cells
interphase that happens between meiosis I&II
What is interkinesis
organelles involved in the development of spindle fibers
What are Centrioles
when a pair of chromosomes exchange genetic material
What is Crossing Over
The Phase between mitosis and meiosis
What is Interphase
envelope containing genetic material
What is a Nuclear Envelope
the center point on a chromosome
What is a Centromere
What is a Centrosome