The process through which one cell splits into two daughter cells. - cell division, Long DNA molecules that carry genetic information. - chromosomes, In cells, the process whereby new cells develop special characteristics to allow them to do their job. - differentiation, The collection of cells that grows from a fertilised egg in animals. The next stage in development after the zygote. - embryo, The name of an embryo after the eighth week of development in the womb. - foetus, Sex cells, such as sperm, ova and pollen. - gametes, Sequences of DNA inside chromosomes that control the characteristics of an organism. - genes, A term used to describe the passing of genes from parents to offspring. - inheritance, A type of cell division that produces sex cells with half the full number of chromosomes. - meiosis, A type of cell division that produces cells for growth, repair or the replacement of older cells. - mitosis, In biology the part of both plant and animal cells that contain its genetic material (chromosomes and DNA). It directs and controls the activities of the cell. - nucleus (pl nuclei), An egg cell, found in females. - ovum (pl ova), A group of living things sharing the same characteristics. - species, A male sex cell. - sperm, Cells that have the ability to become any type of cell in an organism. Found in large quantities in developing embryos. - stem cell, Deliberately ending a pregnancy. - termination,

Leaderboard

Visual style

Options

Switch template

Continue editing: ?