cells Flashcards
(138 cards)
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what are the 3 things that all cells have in common
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cell membrane
cytoplasm
DNA (genetic material)
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which cell,
prokaryotic cell or eukaryotic cell is a unicellular organism
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prokaryotic
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the difference btwn prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell
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prokaryotic- no nucleus but contain genetic materials
eukaryotic- hv nucleus and membrane
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what maintains the cell shape
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cytoskeleton
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which organelle provide energy for all cell activities
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mitochondria
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during cellular respiration, mitochondria makes … to provide energy for all cell activities
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ATP molecule
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nucleus contains
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nucleolus
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what are made in the nucleolus
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ribosomes
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ribosomes will synthesise proteins when it leaves the…
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nucleus
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where will ribosomes roam at
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move freely at the cytoplasm
or attach at the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
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what are the types of ER
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smooth and rough
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what type of ER do ribosomes are attached at
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rough ER
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function of ER
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it is a membrane enclosed passage way for transporting materials (proteins)
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how do the protein and the other molecule emerge from the ER
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in small vesicles
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where do the proteins and other materials in the small vesicles are transported to
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the golgi apparatus
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what happens to the proteins in the golgi apparatus
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they are customised to forms that cell can be used
by folding into usable shapes or add materials (lipids/ carbs etc)
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which organelle is filled with enzymes
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lysosome
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what is the function of enzyme in the lysosome
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it breaks down this cellular debris
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nucleus contains…
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DNA
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what is the purpose of DNA in the nucleus
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it dictates what to do and how
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what is found inside the nuclear membrane
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chromatin
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when the cell is ready to divide, DNA condenses into…
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chromosomes
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which part of phospolipid is hydrophilic
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polar
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which part of the phosholipid is hydrophobic
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nonpolar
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what are the 2 types of protein in the plasma membrane
peripheral protein
integral protein
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define hydrophilic
likes water
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define hydrophobic
does not like water
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glycolipids + glycoproteins =
glycocalyx
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peripheral protein is found on the...
peripheral area on the membrane
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what is the difference btwn peripheral and integral protein
peripheral- cannot go through the membrane
integral- can go through the membrane
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integral proteins are involved in all kinds of transporting such as
glucose
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why do glucose needs an integral protein to transport in the membrane as
it cant squeeze through phospholipids bc they are too big and polar
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which phospholipid protein are loosely attached, acts as an enzyme and attached to the cytoskeleton
peripheral protein
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what are the functions of phospolipid bilayer
determines what moves in and out of the cell
cell regulation of ion movement (P.I.S.O)
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function of rough ER
synthesizing large amounts of proteins
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function of smooth ER
site for lipid synthesis
detoxify chemicals (alcohol and meds)
stores calcium
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which organelle stores calcium
smooth ER
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what are the 2 types of chromatin
euchromatin
heterochromatin
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which chromatin is loosely packed and has light staining
euchromatin
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which chromatin is tightly packed and has dark staining
heterochromatin
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what does mRNA stands for
messenger ribonucleic acid
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mRNA carries...
genetic info
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mRNA carries genetic info from... to ...
nucleus to ribosomes
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mRNA travels out to the...
how does it travel out
cytoplasm
by travelling on an organelle
(attach to nucleus)
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nucleus consists of ...
nuclear pores
nuclear envelope
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nuclear pores consists of
inner and outer membrane
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what is the function of nuclear pores
it is a passageway where materials can move in and out of the cell
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which organelle produce and process fats and hormones
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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which organelle contains chemicals that get rid of unwanted molecule
lysosome
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what are the cytoskeletal elements
microtuble
microfilaments
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cyotskeletal elements consist of what structure
protein structure
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what is the function of cytoskeletal
supports cell
hold organelle in place
enable cell to change shape
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peroxisome contains enzyme that break down
fatty acids
amino acids
hydrogen peroxide
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what is the by product of fatty acids and amino acids breakdown in the peroxisomes
hydrogen peroxide
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are hydrogen peroxide toxic in cell?
yes
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why is blood considered a connective tissue
it originated from the mesenchyme
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what is the function of cilia
propels mucus and foreign materials
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why do cartilage heal slowly
as they are avascular
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Shape and no. of layers of epithelial cells can change if they are subjected to…
Long term irritation or other abnormal conditions
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Structures hold them to each other or
To the basement membrane
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What is the cell connection structure ls that mechanically bind epithelial cell together
Desmosomes
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What binds cells to the basement membrane
Hemidesmosomes
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It is a barrier to movement of molecules or ions between epithelial cells
tight conjunctions
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They allow intercellular communication
gap injections
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What composed of epithelium supported by a network of connective tissues
Glands
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Endocrine produces…
Chemicals called hormones
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What is a ductless glands and an extensive network of blood vessels
Endocrine
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What are exocrine
Categorised on the basis of their structure and mode of secretion
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What refers to the tube in the contact with epithelial tissues free surface
Duct
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What is responsible for producing the secreted material
Secretory portion
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What are the 3 modes of secretion
Merocrine
Apocrine
Holocrine
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What consists of cells separated from each other by abundant extracellur matrix
CT
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Cells of connective tissues:
“Blasts” create the…
Matrix
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Cells of connective tissues
“Cytes”…
Maitain
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Cells of connective tissues:
“ Clasts”
Break it down for remodeling
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what are the cells function
receiving instructions
manufacture
packaging
shipping
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the function of the cell are that these instructions are exported on long molecules called
mRNA
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nucleus is the cells command centre contains blueprint in the form of
containing blueprints in the form of DNA
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what produces and processes fats and hormones
SER
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what acts as a cell's clean up crew
lysosomes
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lysosomes contains unwanted molecule to...
get rid of unwanted molecules
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what is the organization points for microtubule
centosomes
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centromes are structures that help...
separate DNA during cell division
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cytoplasm is the space between organelles that is filled with....
microtubles
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mitochondria is where most of the cell's supply of
chemical energy is generated
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what helps make protein
ribosome
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what cells that have no nuclear membrane and no distinct nucleus
prokaryotes
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prokaryotes are mainly...
bacteria and blue-green algae
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DNA stands for
dexoxyribonucleic acid
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organelles are held in the...
cytoplasm
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a group of organisms whose cells have defined a nucleus surrounded by nuclear membrane
eukaryotes
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what are the 3 major components of eukaryotic cells
cell membrane
nucleolus
cytoplasm
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which component of the eukaryotic cells that regulates the transport materials in and out of the cell
cell membrane
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which is the site for ribosomal RNA synthesis
nucleolus
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which has a deep staining basophilic area
and
composed of granules, fibrils, chromatin
nucleolus
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what is a semi fluid, colloidal solution in which that chromatin materials and the nucleolus are suspended
nucleoplasm
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what is like a gel like subs enclosed within the cell membrane
cytoplasm
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how many percent do cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells has and are usually in what color
70-90 percent
usually colorless
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what are the 3 endocytosis
phagocytosis
pinocytosis
receptor
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"cell eating "
engulfs insoluble extracellular subs
phagocytosis
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"cell drinking"
engulfs small amount of intracellular fluids
pinocytosis
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mediated endoctytosis
receptor
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what controls the cellular activity by regulating RNA synthesis, which regulated the proteins synthesis
nucleus
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which type of chromatin is "dispersed" and "condensed"
euchromatin - dispersed
heterochromatin - condensed
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what has a double membrane that maintains a separate milieu between the nucleoplasm and cytoplasm
nuclear envelope
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what are the 3 parts of nucleolus
nuclear envelope
nuclear pores
protein gatekeepers
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what are the 3 group of structures
organelles
cytoplasmic inclusion
cytoskeleton
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made of coiled dna which is bound to basic proteins called
histones
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what is barr body
it inactivated X-chromosomes in the nucleic of female acids
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in nucleolus of the eukaryotic cells, it is a semi fluid, colloidal solution in which the chromatin materials and the nucleolus are suspended
nucleoplasm
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name some membrane bound organelles
nucleus
gogli apparatus
RER
SER
mitrochondria
lysosomes
peroxisomes
secretory vesicles
chloroplast (in plants)
vacuole (inplant)
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name some non membrane bound organelles
ribosomes
microfilaments
microtubules
intermediate filaments
junctions
centrosomes
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cytoplasmic inclusions includes...
secretory inclusions
nutritive inclusions
pigment granule
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what is the structures that are generally more transient than organelles and less actively involved in cell metabolism
cytoplasmic inclusions
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cytoskeleton provides the...
structural stability for the maintenance of cell shape
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do proteins in RER modified as they move through RER
yes
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is SER a continuous of RER
yes
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in muscle cells, the SER assist in the..
control of muscle contractions
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in liver the SER..
detoxify meds and alcohol
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meiosis contributes to the..
genetic variety
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mitosis is for...
growth and
repair of damage
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meiosis dont make...
but they make...
body cells
sperm cells and eggs
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what should happen first before meiosis
interphase
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in meiosis, they are not identical to the.. and...
the original
and identical to each other
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in mitosis, to make more cells,
the dna condenses into
chromosomes
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chromosomes are made out of
proteins and dna
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in a nuclei, how many chromosomes are there
46
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do mitosis or meiosis have to duplicate genetic material before splitting
mitosis
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what are centromes
it is part of chromosomes
where sister chromatids are held tgt
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chromatids are strands of...
replicated chromosomes
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what occurs in prophase
chromatin becomes strong and thick
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what occurs in metaphase
nucleus has disassembled the chromosomes in the middle
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what occurs in anaphase
chromosomes moves away
moving to opp. sides of the cells
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what helps the chromosomes moves to the end/ separate them from e/o
spindles
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what are spindles
they help chromosomes move away from each other in anaphase
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spindles are..
fibers
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what phase is called when new nucleic forming on each side , forming new cells
telophase
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what are cytokinesis in telophase
it is for final seperation into 2 cells by splitting the cytoplasm
