VCE Biology Orientation Terms

5. Refers to a cell that contains 2 sets of chromosomes.
9. A cellular organelle involved in cellular division
13. Involved in the formation and transport of lipids and steroid hormones
14. Any cells or organisms without a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
16. Stage of mitosis during which chromosomes align around the equator of a spindle
17. A cell with a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
21. cell Any cell of an organism apart from reproductive cells and that reproduces by mitosis.
23. A period of cell growth and DNA synthesis during the mitotic cell cycle.
25. A segment of DNA that codes for a particular protein
26. The tight banding found in all chromosomes usually around the centre.
27. A type of cell division which results in 4 daughter cells being produced.

1. cell Cells found in gonads and that reproduce by meiosis.
2. wall A semi-rigid structure located outside of the plasma (cell) membrane in plant, fungal and bacterial cells.
3. Refers to a cell that contains 1 set of chromosomes.
4. Different forms of a particular gene.
6. A visual representation of all the organisms found in an organism.
7. Stage of mitosis in which new nuclear membranes form around the separated groups of chromosomes.
8. A process of cell division undertaken by diploid cells, of which as a result 2 daughter cells are produced.
10. An organelle that contains DNA and controls cellular activity.
11. Stage of mitosis in which chromosomes contract and become visible.
12. acid A substance found in chromosomes and that is responsible for storing the genetic information of a particular organism.
14. A macromolecule that is made up of repeating amino acids and that is vital for the body to function properly.
15. Twisted and long strands of DNA
18. A specialized sub-unit of a cell that has a particular function.
19. Fibre Clusters of microtubules that grow out from the centrioles at the opposite ends of a spindle.
20. The cells produced after meiosis that form sperm or egg cells.
22. The ability cells have to self-destruct.
24. A complete set of genetic instructions for a given organism