Question 1

When everything proceeds without error,the process of ________ produces ________ daughter cells that are genetically identical to the mother cell,while the process of ________ produces ________ daughter cells that have half the genetic information present in the mother cell.

Accepted Answer

mitosis; t...

Question 2

Chromosomes are lined up at the middle of the cell during the ________ portion of cell division.

Accepted Answer

A)   metaphase
B)   anaphase
C)   interphase
D)   telophaseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements is supported by the infographic shown below?

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A)   Though there is more than double the chance of a female getting breast cancer,it is more likely that a female who has lung and bronchus cancer would die from her disease.Males are almost three times more likely to die from having lung and bronchus cancer than from having prostate cancer.
B)   A female is twice as likely to die from thyroid cancer than from uterine cancer.
C)   A male is three times more likely to die from non-Hodgkin lymphoma than from having esophageal cancer.
D)   Both males and females are four times more likely to die of leukemia than from having pancreatic cancer.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The last stage in the cell cycle is ________; this consists of ________,which separates the replicated DNA,and ________,which divides and portions the contents of the cell into two new daughter cells.

Accepted Answer

cell division; mitosis; cytokinesis

Question 5

In genetic engineering,molecular biologists often combine segments of DNA from two separate organisms.This is an example of genetic recombination that occurs in a laboratory setting.Which of the following is a form of genetic recombination that occurs naturally within cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   mitosis
B)   independent assortment
C)   crossing over
D)   asexual reproductionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a cell's progression through the cell cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)   gametes
B)   cell cycle regulatory molecules
C)   hormones
D)   growth factorsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Homologous chromosomes

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A)   are only found in bacterial cells.
B)   are only in the cell during S phase.
C)   consist of a maternal and paternal copy of each chromosome.
D)   consist of six sister chromatids that are held together at the centrosome.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 8

Cancers are groups of cells that divide rapidly and uncontrollably.Thus,cancer cells

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A)   are always in the G0 phase.
B)   never enter the cell cycle.
C)   have a relatively short G1 phase.
D)   are stuck at the metaphase plate.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which term is best associated with a synapsed pair of homologous chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)   a pair of sister chromatids attached at the centromere
B)   unpackaged DNA
C)   a tetrad
D)   the mitotic spindleE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Design an experiment testing the hypothesis that increased exposure of a sexually reproducing population to BPA will result in an increase in the number of offspring who have an extra chromosome or who are missing one of their chromosomes.Use the following materials and abilities: BPA,a placebo,1,500 lab mice,and the ability to extract gametes from the mice and examine their chromosome number.Indicate in which phase of meiosis the error is most likely to occur.

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The mice will be divided into three grou...

Question 11

Describe the G0 phase of the cell cycle.Provide an example of what type of cell would enter the G0 stage and propose why this cell would enter the G0 phase.

Accepted Answer

The G₀of the cell cycle is a nondividing ...

Question 12

Which of the following foods is MOST likely to contain haploid cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   a sirloin steak
B)   an apple
C)   a stalk of celery
D)   an eggE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Sister chromatids are held together at a constriction point called a ________.

Accepted Answer

centromere

Question 14

What is the significance of crossing over?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two copies of the same chromosome can become part of the same gamete.
B)   The resulting gametes will have novel gene combinations compared to their parent cells' gene combinations.
C)   The bivalent chromosomes can exchange genetic material with other pairs of chromosomes.
D)   The gametes that are produced will have twice as many chromosomes as the parent cells had.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Model organisms (like mice) used in the study of genetic disease

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A)   are selected strictly for ethical reasons.
B)   cannot be trusted since they are very different from human cells.
C)   should either be mice or bacteria.
D)   may accurately reflect how diseases like cancer occur in humans.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is a difference between binary fission and mitosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   replication of the genetic material
B)   breakdown of the nuclear envelope
C)   cell growth and expansion
D)   increase in cytoplasmic factorsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Describe the two structures seen below.When would they most likely be present in the cell cycle?

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The structure on the left is a single un...

Question 18

Which two processes work in conjunction to create genetic diversity and maintain chromosome number?

Accepted Answer

A)   mitosis and meiosis
B)   meiosis and independent assortment
C)   binary fission and mitosis
D)   fertilization and meiosisE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

A replicated chromosome consists of ________ sister chromatid(s) .

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   4
D)   6E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The processes of mitosis,meiosis,and binary fission all

Accepted Answer

A)   generate haploid gametes.
B)   occur in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
C)   are used to produce daughter cells.
D)   generate clones.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements is supported by the infographic shown below?

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The last stage in the cell cycle is ; this consists of ,which separates the replicated DNA,and ,which divides and portions the contents of the cell into two new daughter cells.

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cell division; mitosis; cytokinesis

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a cell's progression through the cell cycle?

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Homologous chromosomes

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Cancers are groups of cells that divide rapidly and uncontrollably.Thus,cancer cells

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Which term is best associated with a synapsed pair of homologous chromosomes?

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Describe the G₀ phase of the cell cycle.Provide an example of what type of cell would enter the G₀ stage and propose why this cell would enter the G₀ phase.

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Which of the following foods is MOST likely to contain haploid cells?

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Sister chromatids are held together at a constriction point called a ________.

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centromere

What is the significance of crossing over?

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Model organisms (like mice) used in the study of genetic disease

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Which of the following is a difference between binary fission and mitosis?

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Describe the two structures seen below.When would they most likely be present in the cell cycle?

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Which two processes work in conjunction to create genetic diversity and maintain chromosome number?

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A replicated chromosome consists of ________ sister chromatid(s) .

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When everything proceeds without error,the process of ________ produces ________ daughter cells that are genetically identical to the mother cell,while the process of ________ produces ________ daughter cells that have half the genetic information present in the mother cell.

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Chromosomes are lined up at the middle of the cell during the ________ portion of cell division.

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Which of the following statements is supported by the infographic shown below?

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The last stage in the cell cycle is ________; this consists of ________,which separates the replicated DNA,and ________,which divides and portions the contents of the cell into two new daughter cells.

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In genetic engineering,molecular biologists often combine segments of DNA from two separate organisms.This is an example of genetic recombination that occurs in a laboratory setting.Which of the following is a form of genetic recombination that occurs naturally within cells?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a cell's progression through the cell cycle?

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Homologous chromosomes

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Cancers are groups of cells that divide rapidly and uncontrollably.Thus,cancer cells

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Which term is best associated with a synapsed pair of homologous chromosomes?

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Describe the G0 phase of the cell cycle.Provide an example of what type of cell would enter the G0 stage and propose why this cell would enter the G0 phase.

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Which of the following foods is MOST likely to contain haploid cells?

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Sister chromatids are held together at a constriction point called a ________.

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What is the significance of crossing over?

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Model organisms (like mice) used in the study of genetic disease

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Which of the following is a difference between binary fission and mitosis?

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Describe the two structures seen below.When would they most likely be present in the cell cycle?

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Which two processes work in conjunction to create genetic diversity and maintain chromosome number?

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A replicated chromosome consists of ________ sister chromatid(s) .

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The processes of mitosis,meiosis,and binary fission all

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cell division; mitosis; cytokinesis

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Describe the G₀ phase of the cell cycle.Provide an example of what type of cell would enter the G₀ stage and propose why this cell would enter the G₀ phase.

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