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Mitosis
Cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes
Daughter cell
The two new cells that result from mitosis and cytokinesis
Chromosome
A threadlike, gene-carrying structure found in the nucleus. Consisting of one very long DNA molecule and associated proteins.
Cell cycle
The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo
Asexual reproduction
Process by which a single parent reproduces by itself
DNA
A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
Undifferentiated
Not having a specialized function or structure
Differentiated
Cells with specialized characteristics
Stem cell
Unspecialized cell that can give rise to one or more types of specialized cells
Clone
An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced
Embryonic stem cell
An undifferentiated cell, taken from an embryo that has potential to give rise to various other cell or tissue types
Adult stem cells
Stem cells that are found in adults that can differentiate and form a limited number of cells
Therapeutic cloning
The production of embryonic stem cells for use in replacing or repairing damaged tissues or organs
Ethical
Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong
Meristems
Plant tissue that remains embryonic as long as the plant lives, allowing specialisation into all cells .
