Mitosis/Cancer flashcards

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Daughter cells

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Cells that are the result of the division of a single parent cell.

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Sister chromatid

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Two identical copies of a single chromosome, connected by a centromere.

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Chromosomes

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Structures within cells that contain DNA and genetic information.

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Centrioles

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Cylindrical structures involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division.

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Apoptosis

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The process of programmed cell death.

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Centromere

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The region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined.

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Chromatin

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A complex of DNA and proteins that forms chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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Cell checkpoints

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Mechanisms in the cell cycle that ensure each phase is completed accurately before proceeding.

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Negative feedback loop

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A process where the output of a system dampens or reduces the activity of the system.

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Positive feedback loop

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A process where the output of a system enhances or increases the activity of the system.