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Cell Biology Terms: Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Cell Cycle, Meiosis, and Mitosis, Quizzes of Genetics

University of South Florida (USF)Genetics

Definitions for various terms related to cell biology, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the cell cycle, meiosis, and mitosis. Topics covered include chromosomes, homologous pairs, diploid and haploid cells, telomeres, origins of replication, sister chromatids, and the stages of the cell cycle. Useful for students studying cell biology, genetics, or molecular biology.

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TERM 1

prokaryote

DEFINITION 1

unicellular organism with a simple cell structure

TERM 2

eukaryote

DEFINITION 2

has a compartmentalized cell structure having components

bounded by intracellular membranes; multi- or uni- cellular

TERM 3

archaea

DEFINITION 3

ancient bacteria, single-celled

TERM 4

eubacteria

DEFINITION 4

true bacteria, single-celled

TERM 5

nucleus

DEFINITION 5

genetic material surrounded by nuclear envelope

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prokaryote

unicellular organism with a simple cell structure

TERM 2

eukaryote

DEFINITION 2

has a compartmentalized cell structure having components

bounded by intracellular membranes; multi- or uni- cellular

TERM 3

archaea

DEFINITION 3

ancient bacteria, single-celled

TERM 4

eubacteria

DEFINITION 4

true bacteria, single-celled

TERM 5

nucleus

DEFINITION 5

genetic material surrounded by nuclear envelope

histones

proteins that help in the winding of DNA (to make

chromosomes)

TERM 7

chromatin

DEFINITION 7

complex of DNA and histone proteins (the stuff of eukaryotic

chromosomes)

TERM 8

homologous pair

DEFINITION 8

the chromosomes of this are usually alike in structure and

Cell Biology Terms: Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Cell Cycle, Meiosis, and Mitosis, Quizzes of Genetics

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prokaryote

unicellular organism with a simple cell structure

TERM 2

eukaryote

DEFINITION 2

has a compartmentalized cell structure having components

bounded by intracellular membranes; multi- or uni- cellular

TERM 3

archaea

DEFINITION 3

ancient bacteria, single-celled

TERM 4

eubacteria

DEFINITION 4

true bacteria, single-celled

TERM 5

nucleus

DEFINITION 5

genetic material surrounded by nuclear envelope

histones

proteins that help in the winding of DNA (to make

chromosomes)

TERM 7

chromatin

DEFINITION 7

complex of DNA and histone proteins (the stuff of eukaryotic

chromosomes)

TERM 8

homologous pair

DEFINITION 8

the chromosomes of this are usually alike in structure and

size, and each carries genetic information for the same set of

hereditary characteristics

TERM 9

diploid

DEFINITION 9

cells that carry 2 sets of genetic information

TERM 10

haploid

DEFINITION 10

cells with a single set of chromosomes

interphase

phase between cell divisions where cell grows, develops, and

prepares for division

TERM 17

M phase

DEFINITION 17

period of active cell division (mitotic phase)

TERM 18

mitosis

DEFINITION 18

process of nuclear division

TERM 19

cytokinesis

DEFINITION 19

cytoplasmic division

TERM 20

prophase

DEFINITION 20

chromosomes condense

prometaphase

disintegration of the nuclear membrane

TERM 22

metaphase

DEFINITION 22

chromosomes arrange one metaphase plate between the 2

centrosomes

TERM 23

anaphase

DEFINITION 23

sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite

spindle poles

TERM 24

telophase

DEFINITION 24

arrival of the chromosomes at the spindle poles