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anaphase: phase of mitosis in which sister chromatids are pulled to opposite sides of the cell
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cancer: uncontrolled cell division
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cell cycle: cell grows, prepares to divide, then divides to start growth process again; interphase + M phase
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cell division: division of a parent cell into daughter cells
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centriole: structure that helps to form the spindle
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crossing-over: process by which homologous chromosomes exchange pieces, resulting in greater genetic variety
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cytokinesis: division of the cytoplasm (cytosol and organelles)
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G1 phase: stage of interphase in which cell grows and performs its normal functions
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G2 phase: stage of interphase in which cell duplicates its cytosol and organelles
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gamete: sex cell, sperm or egg
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interphase: cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division; consists of G1, S, and G2 phases
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meiosis: type of cell division that creates gametes; cell divides twice to create four cells that are genetically unique
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metaphase: phase of mitosis in which chromosomes line up in the center of the cell
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mitosis: division of the nucleus or chromosomes
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prophase: first phase of mitosis in which chromosomes become visible and nuclear membraine disappears
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S phase: stage of interphase in which DNA is replicated
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spindle: microtubule structure that separates chromosomes during mitosis
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telophase: last phase of mitosis, chromosome are in two new cells and nuclear membranes start to reform