cell cycle Crossword

pattern of growth, DNA replication, and cell division that occurs in a eukaryotic cell
process by which a cell divides its nucleus and contents
process by which the cell cytoplasm divides
– long, continuous thread of DNA that consists of numerous genes and regulatory information
protein that organizes chromosomes and around which DNA wraps
loose combination of DNA and proteins that is present during interphase
one half of a duplicated chromosome
– region of condensed chromosome that looks pinched; where spindle fibers attach during meiosis and mitosis
common name for a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division
repeating nucleotide at the ends of DNA molecules that do not form genes and help prevent the loss of genes
first phase of mitosis when chromatin condenses, the nuclear envelope breaks down, the nucleolus disappears, and the centrosomes and centrioles migrate to opposite sides of the cell
second phase of mitosis when spindle fibers align the chromosomes along the cell equator
third phase of mitosis during which chromatids separate and are pulled to opposite sides of the cell.
last phase of mitosis when a complete set of identical chromosomes is positioned at each pole of the cell, the nuclear membranes start to form, the chromosomes begin to uncoil, and the spindle fibers disassemble
process by which offspring are produced from a single parent; does not involve the joining of gametes
asexual reproduction in which cells divides into two equal parts
processes by which unspecialized cells develop into their mature form and function
cell that can divide for long periods of time while remaining undifferentiated