Search Results for: kinetochore
Kinetochore
Definition noun, plural: kinetochores A protein complex that assembles at the centromeric region of the chromosome during... Read More
Sister chromatids
Sister Chromatids Definition Sister chromatids are defined as the two identical copies of a single replicated chromosome... Read More
Meiotic spindle
Meiotic Spindle Definition The meiotic spindle refers to the spindle apparatus that forms during meiosis in contrast to... Read More
Chromatids
Chromatid Definition Chromatids are found inside our cells. Chromatids are condensed chromosomes distinguishable during... Read More
Prometaphase
Definition noun The phase of mitosis between prophase and metaphase wherein the nuclear envelope breaks down and form... Read More
Centromere
Centromere Definition Centromere is defined as the point of attachment for the sister chromatids generated after DNA... Read More
Anaphase II
Definition noun The third stage in meiosis II after prophase II, and highlights the separation of the sister chromatids of... Read More
Mitotic spindle
Definition noun The collective term for all the spindle fibers that form during mitosis Supplement The spindle apparatus is... Read More
Homologous chromosome
A homologous chromosome pertains to one of a pair of chromosomes with the same gene sequence, loci, chromosomal length, and... Read More
Non-sister chromatid
Definition noun, plural: non-sister chromatids Either of the two chromatids of any of the paired (homologous)... Read More
Anaphase I
Definition noun The third stage in the first meiotic division after prophase I, and highlights the separation of paired... Read More
Metaphase I
Definition noun The second stage in the first meiotic division after prophase I, and highlights the alignment of paired... Read More
Cytoskeleton
Definition noun plural: cytoskeletons cy·to·skel·e·ton (cell biology) The lattice or internal framework of a cell... Read More
Cytokinesis
The cell cycle of eukaryotes is a cyclical series of biological events that certain asexual cells go through. The cell cycle... Read More
Holocentric chromosome
Definition noun, plural: holocentric chromosomes A chromosome in which the entire length of the chromosome seems to act as a... Read More
Cell matrix
Definition noun plural: cell matrices cell ma·trix, ˈmeɪtɹɪks An insoluble, dynamic gel in the cytoplasm, believed... Read More
Microtubule
Microtubule Definition noun plural: microtubules mi·cro·tu·bule, mī'krō-tū'byūl A cytoplasmic tubule made up of... Read More
Metaphase plate
Definition noun The plane in the equatorial region of the spindle where chromosomes align during cell division (i.e. mitosis... Read More
Acrocentric chromosome
Definition noun, plural: acrocentric chromosomes A chromosome whose centromere is subterminal resulting in its q arms being... Read More
Telocentric chromosome
Definition noun, plural: telocentric chromosomes A chromosome whose centromere is placed very close to the end of the... Read More
Telophase I
Definition noun The stage in the first meiotic division after anaphase I, and identified by the complete movement and... Read More
Submetacentric chromosome
Definition noun, plural: submetacentric chromosomes A chromosome with a centromere located sub-median resulting in slightly... Read More
Subtelocentric chromosome
Definition noun, plural: subtelocentric chromosomes A chromosome whose centromere is placed near the end rather than the... Read More
Metacentric chromosome
Definition noun, plural: metacentric chromosomes A chromosome in which the centromere is located in the middle resulting in... Read More
Spindle fiber
Definition noun, plural: spindle fibers Any of a network of filaments that collectively form a mitotic spindle (in... Read More