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Period of time from the beginning of one cell division to the beginning of the next
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Cell cycle
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Process in which a cell divides into 2 independent daughter cells
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Mitosis
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G1, S, and G2 phases; occurs between cell divisions
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Interphase
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1st phase of mitosis during which each chromosome consists of 2 chromatids
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Prophase
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Strand of chromosomes that occurs in identical pairs; combined with its sister chromatid, constitutes a chromosome
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Chromatid
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The part of a chromosome in which the chromatids are attached
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Centromere
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Small structure in animal cells that helps organize microtubles
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Centriole
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Cluster of microtubles that span the cell nucleus
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Spindle
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3rd phase of mitosis during which duplicated chromosomes seperate from each other
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Anaphase
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4th and final phase of mitosis during which 2 distinct nuclei form within the cell
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Telophase
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2nd phase of mitosis during which the chromosomes complete their attachment to the spindle and line up across the center of the cell
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Metaphase
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Division of the cytoplasm that takes place during anaphase and telophase phases of mitosis in most cells
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Cytokinesis
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Mass of similar cells that performs a specific function
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Tissue
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Group of tissues that work together to preform a specific function
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Organ
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Group of organs that proform several closely related functions
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Organ system
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