Chapter 11 Vocab

6. process in which a cell divides into two daughter cells
8. one of two identical "sister" parts of a chromosome
9. region of the chromosome where two sister chromatids attach
10. series of events where a cell grows, prepares for division, and divides
12. reproduction with two parents and creates a new organism.
14. phase of mitosis where the distinct individual chromosomes begin to spread out into a tangle of chromatin
15. cell with limited potential to develop into many types of differentiated cells
16. disorder in which some of the body's cells lose ability to control growth
19. reproduction that requires only one parent, genetically identical to the parent
21. the process of programmed cell death
22. cells that are capable of developing into most, but not all of the body's cell types.
23. phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes line up across the center of the cell
24. period of the cell cycle between cell divisions where a cell grows
25. developing stage of multicellular organism

1. phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
2. one of a family of proteins that regulates the cell cycle in eukaryotic cells
3. cells that can develop into any type of cell (in the human body)
4. unspecialized cell that can give rise to one or more types of specialized cells
5. mass of rapidly dividing cells that damage surrounding tissue
7. process in which cells become specialized in structure and function
10. structure in an animal cell that helps organize cell division
11. stage ofor early development in mammals that consist of hollow ball of cells
13. part of eukaryotic cell division when the cell nucleus divides
17. substance found in eukaryotic chromosomes that consists of DNA
18. one of a group of external regulatory proteins that stimulate growth and division of cells
20. threadlike structure that contains genetic information that is passed to different generations