| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Mitosis | 1st stage of cell of cell division |
| Cytokinesis | 2nd stage, division of the cytoplasm |
| Chromatid | Section of a chromosome |
| Centromere | Attaches the chromatids together. |
| Interphase | Resting phase or “in between" period |
| Cell Cycle | Repeated growth and development of the cell |
| Centriole | Aides in cell division. |
| Spindle Fibers | Attach to centrioles and centromeres |
| Metaphase | Chromosomes line up in the middle. |
| Anaphase | Chromosomes start to separate. |
| Telophase | Last phase; mitosis is complete. |
| Cancer | Uncontrolled division of cells. |
| Cyclin | Protein that regulates the cell division. |
| Daughter Cells | Two new cells that are identicle to the parent cell. |
| Diploid(2n) | Twice the number. |
| Prophase | 1st and longest phase of mitosis. |
| Chromo- | Color |
| Centr/o- | Center |
| Inter- | Between |
| Meta- | After |
| Telo- | Distant |
| Pro- | Before |
| Di- | Two |
| -oid | Resembling |
| Kin/o | Movement |
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