Almost every cell in our bodies has genetic material in the form of

DNA, the primary genetic material of living organisms, stores genetic information in the sequences of its

aid in DNA packaging.

Interphase DNA is found in the form of

a complex of DNA and proteins

Chromatin in dispersed inside the ----------- during interphase.

Chromatin will sometimes need to further condense into a highly coiled and compact structure. This highly condensed form of DNA is known as a

Humans have individual chromosomes.

Chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Each half of the chromosome is a

The life cycle of a cell is known as the ------, and this describes how cells grow, develop, and reproduce.

Three Stages of the Cell Cycle

This stage is named so because it is when the cell synthesizes a copy of its DNA in a very notable process called DNA replication.

Sex cells or gametes undergo

somatic cells or non-sex cells undergo

is marked by the formation of a ------ in animal cells.

is marked by the formation of a -------- in plant cells.

refers to the division of the nucleus and genetic material

refers to the division of the cytoplasm.

1st cell cycle check point

2nd cell cycle checkpoint

3rd cell cycle checkpoint