This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Cell Biology has 14 clues. Answers range from 6 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
pattern of growth, DNA replication, and cell division that occurs in a eukaryotic cell
process by which a cell divides its nucleus and its contents
process by which the cell cytoplasm divides
first phase:chromatin condenses, nuclear membrane breaks down, centrosomes and centrioles move to opposite sides of the cell (POLES)
second phase: spindle fibers line up the chromosomes along the cell equator (MIDDLE)
third phase: chromatids separate and are pulled APART to opposite sides of the cell
last phase: complete set of identical chromosomes is at each pole of the cell, nuclear membranes start to form, chromosomes begin to uncoil
part of the cell cycle including: gap1-normal cell growth, synthesis-DNA is copied, gap 2-more cell growth
loose combination of DNA and proteins that is present during interphase
cell that makes up all of the body tissues and organs, except gametes—BODYCELLS
cell that has two copies of each chromosome, one from an egg and one from a sperm
process by which offspring are produced from a single (one) parent; does not involve the joining of an egg and a sperm
asexual reproduction in which a single-celled organism divides into two equal parts
common name for a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division