BISC 1111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12.1-12.2: Spindle Apparatus, Sister Chromatids, G2 Phase

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Cell division is a integral part of the cell cycle, the life of a cell from the time it is first formed during division of a parent cell until its own division into two daughter cells. In both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, most cell division involves the distribution of identical genetic material to two daughter cells: exception is meiosis, which produces sperm and eggs. Dna molecules are packaged into structures called chromosomes so that the dna can be copied or replicated easily. Chromatin- the entire complex of dna and proteins that is the building material of chromosomes. Each somatic human cell contains 46 chromosomes, made up of two sets of 23, one set inherited from each parent: somatic cells- all body cells except reproductive cells which produce gametes- sperm and eggs. Each gamete has one set of 23 chromosomes. Each duplicated chromosome has two sister chromatids, which are joined copies of the original chromosome.

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