Cell to Organism Vocabulary

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A series of steps a cell takes to grow, develop, replace, and divide to produce new cells.

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Cell Cycle

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The phase of the cell cycle when a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and carries out its normal functions in preparation for division.

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Interphase

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One of the two identical halves of a chromosome that has been replicated in preparation for cell division

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Sister Chromatid

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The process of cell division, during which one cell gives rise to two identical daughter cells.

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Mitosis

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The final step of cell division where a parent cell splits its insides into two, creating brand-new, identical daughter cells.

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Cytokinesis

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The specialized part of a chromosome that links the two identical, "sister" strands together during the division. (Gives Chromosomes the X shape)

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Centromere

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The two (or more) new cells that are made when a single "parent" cell divides into smaller cells, like when a cell splits in two.

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Daughter cells

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The process of cells becoming specialized as their body develops.

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Cell Differentiation

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Special human cells that are able to develop into many different cell types. This can range from muscle cells to brain cells.

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Stem Cells

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A group of similar cells and their intercellular material that work together to perform a function.

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