Meiosis and Mitosis

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Across
  1. 2. The longest phase when the cell grows and copies its DNA.
  2. 4. Number of chromosomes in most body cells (two sets).
  3. 6. The process of division resulting in two identical daughter cells.
  4. 7. Two new nuclei form and chromosomes begin to unwind.
  5. 9. Chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.
  6. 10. Chromosomes condense, spindle fibers form, and nucleus dissolves.
  7. 11. ___________ Cells are the result of mitosis—cells genetically identical to the original.
  8. 13. Specialized reproductive cells produced by meiosis.
  9. 14. Cell grows more and checks for DNA errors before division.
Down
  1. 1. Cytoplasm divides resulting in two separate cells.
  2. 3. A cell division process that produces four genetically unique haploid cells.
  3. 5. Number of chromosomes in sperm or egg cells (half the body cells).
  4. 6. Chromosomes line up in the center, attached to spindle fibers.
  5. 8. Type of masculine gamete in humans involved in fertilization.
  6. 12. Type of feminine gamete in humans involved in fertilization.
  7. 13. when the cell grows and produces proteins preparing for DNA replication.