Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Chromatin
A
Condensed DNA
2
Q
Chromosomes
A
Not condensed DNA (like string)
3
Q
Sister chromatids
A
2 copies of DNA in a duplicated chromosome
4
Q
Karyotype
A
Arranged picture of chromosomes in condensed state
5
Q
Somatic cell
A
Body cell
6
Q
Ploidy
A
number of single sets of chromosomes
7
Q
Haploid
A
Having one copy of each chromosome
8
Q
Diploid
A
Having 2 copies of each chromosome
9
Q
Spindle
A
framework of microtubules that guide the movement of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis
10
Q
Centrosome
A
region of cytoplasmic material
11
Q
Cell plate
A
disk containing cell wall material that divides the cell into two daughter cells
12
Q
Centromere
A
Sister chromatids joined together
13
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Daughter chromosomes
A
The duplicated DNA after separation
