Consists of G1, S, G2. The longest phase of the cell cycle, where the cell carries out normal metabolic activities

Creates 4 haploid gamete cells from 1 diploid cell.

nuclear membrane starts to dissolve, Crossing over occurs during this stage.

Homologous Chromosomes cross over each other and share genetic information. Happens during Prophase I.

term used to describe sex cells, sperm for males...eggs for females

a type of reproduction method that involves 1 parent, offspring identical to the parent

a type of reproduction that involves two parents and fertilization occurs between gametes, offspring is genetically different from parents

a term used to describe a cell that has 1 set of each chromosome, symbol used is "n"

a term used to describe a cell that has 2 sets of each chromosome, symbol uses is "2n"

Cell growth

DNA synthesis

Growth and preparation for mitosis

A cleavage furrow forms

Centromeres break, and chromosomes begin moving AWAY towards opposite sides of the cell

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Chromatin coils and condenses to form chromosomes. The nuclear membrane disappears.

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The nuclear membrane reappears, cell starts to split

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Cellular division of body cells. Results in 2 diploid, genetic clones

The relaxed, or unwound, form of DNA and proteins in the nucleus

Pairs of chromosomes that have the same genes and are about the same size

uncontrolled division of cells