biology - cell divison

mitosis

Mitosis is a process of cell duplication, in which one cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells.

Chromosomes

are threadlike structures made of protein and a single molecule of DNA that serve to carry the genomic information from cell to cell.

Chromatides

the individual chromosomes

Centromere

The centromere links a pair of sister chromatids together during cell division. (the part in the center of the chromosomes)

spindle

cell pole

cell equator

homologous chromosomes

meiosis

gamete

fertilization

zygote

diploid number

haploid number

cell cycle

prophase

metaphase

anaphase

telophase

cytokinesis