Differentiation- An increase in the specialization of a cell.
Homologous chromosomes- Pairs of chromosomes that have similar lengths, centromere locations, and gene position.
Cancer- A disease caused by disruptions in the cell cycle that leads to uncontrollable growth and reproduction of certain cell types.
Senescent cells- A cell that cannot reproduce itself any longer but can still carry out its function.
Apoptosis- The series of steps a cell takes to self-destruct.
Gene expression- The process by which instructions in DNA are used to produce a protein or other functional product.
Fibroblasts- Cells that make tissues.
Multipotent- Can become many different types of specialized cells within a tissue or organ.