karyokinetic

Meanings

• noun

  The process of mitosis or meiosis, during which the chromatin condenses, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and the chromosomes are separated and distributed to the daughter cells.

  - "During karyokinetic phase, the chromatin condenses, and the nuclear membrane breaks down."
  - "Mitosis is a type of karyokinetic process that results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells."

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Variants

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karyokineses , karyokinesis , karyokinetic

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'karyon' (nut) and 'kinesis' (movement), referring to the movement of the chromatin-containing nut-like structure (nucleus) during cell division.

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1. The term 'karyokinetic' was first used in the late 1800s by German biologist Walther Flemming to describe the process of chromosome movement during cell division.

2. During meiosis, the homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material through a process called crossing over, which increases genetic diversity in the resulting gametes.

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1. Mitosis: A type of karyokinetic process that results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells.

2. Meiosis: A type of karyokinetic process that results in the formation of four genetically unique daughter cells, which undergo fertilization to form a zygote.

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Karyokinetic is a fundamental biological process that plays a crucial role in growth, development, and repair of organisms. It has been extensively studied in various fields of biology, including genetics, developmental biology, and cell biology.

How to Memorize "karyokinetic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cell undergoing mitosis or meiosis, and visualize the chromatin condensing, the nuclear membrane breaking down, and the chromosomes separating and moving to the opposite poles of the cell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'karyokinetic' with 'cell division' and 'chromosome movement'.
   - Think of the process of condensing chromatin and separating chromosomes during cell division.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Karyo' for 'chromatin' and 'Kinetic' for 'movement' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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