Mitosis Flashcards
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Haploid?
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Half the normal chromosome compliment
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Diploid?
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The normal number of chromosomes in a cell, meaning two sets
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Chromatids?
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Stands of duplicated chromosomes
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Equator?
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The middle of the cell where the chromosomes like up
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Spindle fibres?
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Where chromosomes attach and pull chromatids to opposite poles of the cell
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Chromosomes?
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Pairs of chromatids
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Mitosis?
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The process which by the nucleus divides daughter nuclei, each of which receive the exact same chromosome compliment as the original nucleus
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Describe the process of mitosis in 6 stages
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- Nucleus containing long uncoiled chromosomes double two form identical chromosomes
- Short choices chromosomes
- Pairs of identical chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell where spindle fibres attach
- Chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
- Cytoplasm divides and nuclear membrane forms around the two new sets of chromosomes
- Identical daughter cells with the same chromosome compliment
