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the process of making identical copies of DNA before cell division
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DNA Replication
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An enzyme that unwinds the double helix of DNA and separates the DNA strands in preparation for DNA replication.
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DNA helicase
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the process of making identical copies of DNA before cell division
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An enzyme that unwinds the double helix of DNA and separates the DNA strands in preparation for DNA replication.
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Enzyme involved in DNA replication that joins individual nucleotides to produce a DNA molecule
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enzyme which connects the individual okazaki fragments on the lagging strand by forming covalent bonds
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The form of DNA, referring to its two strands wound into a spiral shape.
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A molecule that consists of nucleotide monomers used for transmitting genetic information from one generation to the next
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A subunit of nucleic acids formed from a simple sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
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A nitrogen base found in DNA and RNA. It pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA
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A nitrogen base found in both DNA and RNA; pairs only with cytosine.
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A nucleotide that pairs with adenine. Found only in DNA.
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A nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with guanine
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A weak chemical bond used to hold complementary base pairs together
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Any of the pairs formed between complementary bases in the two nucleotide chains of DNA, such as A-T and C-G (DNA); A-U and C-G (RNA)
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body cells (liver cells, heart cells)
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A process that takes place in the nucleus of a dividing cell, involves a series of steps, and results in the formation of two new nuclei each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.
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Period of time where a cell carries out cell processes and replicates DNA prior to cell division
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Area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached
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An ordered sequence of events in the life of a eukaryotic cell; process of growth and division.
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interphase stage of cell cycle where cell grows and carries out metabolic processes
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interphase stage prepares to divide by copying organelles
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interphase stage of cell cycle where cell replicates DNA
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stop to the cell cycle to check for damage
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Cells skip checkpoints and divide uncontrollably
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first stage of mitosis, nuclear envelope disappears, chromosomes condense
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second stage of mitosis, centrioles move to opposite ends of cell, spindle fibers attach to chromosomes, chromosomes line up in middle
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third stage of mitosis, spindle fibers shorten pulling chromosomes apart
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fourth stage of mitosis, cells begin to form cleavage furrow (animal) or cell plate (plant) and divide
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final stage of the cell cycle, cells divide and move apart
