Cells that then further differentiate to create specialized cell types These cell are only capable of differentiating into cell that belong to the same tissue or organ

Genetic Material, Double Helix, Blueprint of Cell

Basic unit of DNA packaging

Network of DNA and histone proteins

One-half of a duplicate chromosome

Condensed chromatin, two sister chromatid linked by a _____

• The ___ is the period when the cell is in a non-dividing state • This phase is dedicated to the growth, preparations, DNA synthesis, and replication

•The ____ is the phase in the cell cycle that is highlighted by chromosomal separation resulting into two identical sets in two nuclei.

• Chromosomes condense and become visible • Nuclear envelope breaks down • Spindle fiber forms

• Chromosomes line up at the center of cell • Spindle fibers align chromosomes

• Chromosomes are pulled apart • Sister chromatids separates and move to the opposite poles • Spindle fibers contract

• Nuclear envelope reforms • Chromosomes uncoil and becomes less visible • Formation of cleavage furrow

• Final stage of cell division • Cytoplasm divides and cell splits into two daughter cell.

• Nuclear envelope reforms and cytoplasm divides

• Sister chromatids separate

• Sister chromatids line up at the metaphase plate

Nuclear envelope breaks down

Non-reproductive cell, has two sets of chromosome (diploid-2n)

Reproductive cell, has only one set of chromosome (haploid-n)

This mix and match of chromosomes establishes diversity in the gene pool. The formation of gametes is known as __.

The main goal of ___ is to take a diploid cell, reduce its chromosome number to produce haploid daughter cells. ___ accomplishes this by performing steps similar to Mitosis. ____ features two (2) specific stages referred to as ___ and ___

Homologue pairs separate during a first round of cell division, called ___.

Sister chromatids separate during a second round, called ___.