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Cell Division , Definition
The process by which a cell distributes its genetic material (DNA) and cytoplasm to daughter cells.
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In higher organisms, inclu… Chromosomes , A chromosome is a threadlike structure found in the nucleus of most cells. It carries genetic material in the form of a linear sequence of deoxyribon… Circular Dna , A chromosome is a threadlike structure found in the nucleus of most cells. It carries genetic material in the form of a linear sequence of deoxyribon… Meiosis , Meiosis is a type of cell division that, in humans, occurs only in male testes and female ovary tissue, and, together with fertilization, it is the p… Mitosis , Mitosis is the process of dividing chromosomes during cell division in eukaryotic cells . Mitosis is followed by cytokinesis, the splitting of the cy… Heterocyst , heterocyst A specialized cell found in nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria. Heterocysts are enlarged cells with thick cell walls and they lack chlorophyll,…
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