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Sci -The Cell Cycle
7th gr life science / I-PMAT-C / mitosis / division/ reproduction
Term | Definition |
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I = Interphase | The LONGEST PART of the cell cycle. Cell grows and CHROMOSOMES are COPIED. |
P = Prophase | The stage where NUCLEAR MEMBRANE DISAPPEARS and PREPARES for mitosis. Chromosomes are X's. |
M = Metaphase | The stage where the chromosomes (Xs) MEET in the MIDDLE of the cell. |
A = Anaphase | The stage where chromosomes (Xs) are drawn APART to OPPOSITE sides of the cell. |
T = Telophase | The stage where 2 NEW NUCLEI are formed in one cell. Same # of chromosomes (Xs) |
C = Cytokinesis | The CYTOPLASM DIVIDES in 2 to make 2 NEW DAUGHTER CELLS. |