Across
- 5. The basic unit of life
- 6. The spindle attaches to chromosomes at this structure.
- 8. The process by which cytoplasm divides after mitosis
- 10. Phase where chromatids are separated to opposite poles
- 14. The nuclear division that maintains chromosome number
- 16. Point where two sister chromatids are joined
- 17. Structure that organizes spindle fibers
- 20. Threadlike structure made of DNA and protein
- 21. Form of cell division that introduces genetic variation
- 22. Phase where homologous chromosomes pair up
- 23. The resting stage between mitotic divisions
- 24. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate; during meiosis II, ______ separate.
Down
- 1. Cells produced by meiosis are known as _______
- 2. where the cell grows and prepares for division
- 3. Cell division producing two identical daughter cells
- 4. Haploid cells fuse to form this during fertilization
- 7. Number of daughter cells produced in meiosis
- 8. Organelle responsible for pulling chromatids apart
- 9. Phase of the cell cycle when DNA is replicated
- 11. Proteins that regulate progression of the cell cycle
- 12. Phase of mitosis where chromosomes line up at the equator
- 13. Chromatin condenses into chromosomes during this phase.
- 15. Stage where the nuclear membrane reappears
- 16. Structure visible only during cell division, containing genes
- 18. Type of cell division that produces gametes
- 19. Total number of chromosomes in human body cells