TERM 1
Autosome
DEFINITION 1
An autosome is a chromosome that is not an allosome.
Autosomes appear in pairs whose members have the same
form but which differ from other pairs in a diploid cell,
whereas members of an allosome pair may differ from one
another and thereby determine sex.
TERM 2
binary fission
DEFINITION 2
is the subdivision of a cell (or body, population, or species)
into two or more parts and the regeneration of those parts
into separate cells.
TERM 3
Cell Cycle
DEFINITION 3
is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its
division and duplication.
TERM 4
Chromatid
DEFINITION 4
contains the replicated DNA of each individual chromosome,
which are joined by a centromere, for the process of cell
division.
TERM 5
Chromatin
DEFINITION 5
is the combination of DNA and proteins that make up the
contents of the nucleus of a cell. The primary functions of
chromatin are 1) to package DNA into a smaller volume to fit
in the cell, 2) to strengthen the DNA to allow mitosis, 3) to
prevent DNA damage, and 4) to control gene expression and
DNA replication.
