Question 1

Cells that demonstrate anchorage independence

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A)   exist in G0.
B)   are primed to become metastatic.
C)   closely monitor their progression through the cell cycle.
D)   are benign tumors that are of little concern.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The successful union of one male and one female gamete forms a new single cell known as a

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A)   chromatid.
B)   spindle.
C)   zygote.
D)   gametocyte.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Match the event or stage of mitosis with the appropriate description.
-As new chromosomes reach the poles,the nuclear envelopes re-form,and the chromatin decondenses.

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A)  prophase
B)  metaphase
C)  anaphase
D)  telophase
E)  cytokinesisF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Chromosomes decondense and nuclear envelopes form during the ________ portion of mitosis.

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The answer of Chromosomes decondense and nuclear envelopes form during...

Question 5

A cell has completed S phase and is preparing to divide via mitosis.How is the genetic material arranged in G₂ phase?

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During S phase the uncondensed chromosom...

Question 6

Which processes associated with meiosis ensure genetic diversity in offspring? Name two processes that promote variation and explain how they operate.

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There are three processes that allow for...

Question 7

Compare and contrast the incidence rate per 100,000 individuals versus deaths per 100,000 individuals for breast cancer in females and for prostate cancer in males presented in the infographic below.What does this suggest about the survivability of breast cancer and prostate cancer?

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The incidence rate per 100,000 individua...

Question 8

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

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A)   mitosis and meiosis
B)   meiosis and independent assortment
C)   binary fission and mitosis
D)   fertilization and meiosisE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

If a plant has a total of 18 chromosomes,how many chromosomes would be present in each of its gametes?

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A)   36
B)   18
C)   9
D)   6E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

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

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Question 11

All of the following contribute to genetic uniqueness EXCEPT

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A)   binary fission.
B)   independent assortment.
C)   crossing over.
D)   random fertilization.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Cells spend the bulk of their time in the ________ stage of the cell cycle.

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The answer of Cells spend the bulk of their time...

Question 13

According to the image below,during which phase of the cell cycle does the cell increase in size in preparation for division?

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A)   Region 1
B)   Region 2
C)   Region 3
D)   Region 4E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

What is the significance of crossing over?

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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 B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 16

Match the event or stage of meiosis with the appropriate drawing.
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A)  prophase I
B)  metaphase I
C)  anaphase I
D)  telophase I and cytokinesis I
E)  prophase IIF) metaphase IIG) anaphase IIH) telophase II and cytokinesis III) B) and E)
J) C) and F)

Question 17

Match the event or stage of meiosis with the appropriate drawing.
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A)  prophase I
B)  metaphase I
C)  anaphase I
D)  telophase I and cytokinesis I
E)  prophase IIF) metaphase IIG) anaphase IIH) telophase II and cytokinesis III) B) and D)
J) F) and G) C

Question 18

If crossing-over does not occur and homologous chromosome pairs are not independently assorted during meiosis I,resulting in all maternal chromosomes sorted to one cell while all paternal chromosomes are sorted to another cell,what would be the genetic results in the gametes produced at the end of meiosis II?

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A)   Twenty-five percent of the gametes would contain only maternal DNA and 75% of the gametes would contain only paternal DNA.
B)   Seventy-five percent of the gametes would contain only maternal DNA and 25% of the gametes would contain only paternal DNA.
C)   Fifty percent of the gametes would contain only maternal DNA and 50% of the gametes would contain only paternal DNA.
D)   All gametes would contain equal amounts of maternal and paternal DNA.E) None of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 19

The chromosomes in a homologous pair

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A)   both came from the organism's mother.
B)   both came from the organism's father.
C)   do not join during meiosis.
D)   carry the same genes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Explain which of the three cell division processes (mitosis,meiosis,binary fission)is most complex and summarize why it is necessary to promote genetic diversity and maintain a constant chromosome number in organisms.

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Meiosis is the most complex of the three...

Exam 6: Cell Division

Cells that demonstrate anchorage independence

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The successful union of one male and one female gamete forms a new single cell known as a

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Match the event or stage of mitosis with the appropriate description. -As new chromosomes reach the poles,the nuclear envelopes re-form,and the chromatin decondenses.

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Chromosomes decondense and nuclear envelopes form during the ________ portion of mitosis.

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A cell has completed S phase and is preparing to divide via mitosis.How is the genetic material arranged in G₂ phase?

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During S phase the uncondensed chromosom...
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Which processes associated with meiosis ensure genetic diversity in offspring? Name two processes that promote variation and explain how they operate.

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There are three processes that allow for...
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Compare and contrast the incidence rate per 100,000 individuals versus deaths per 100,000 individuals for breast cancer in females and for prostate cancer in males presented in the infographic below.What does this suggest about the survivability of breast cancer and prostate cancer?

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The incidence rate per 100,000 individua...
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Which two processes work in conjunction to create genetic diversity and maintain chromosome number?

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If a plant has a total of 18 chromosomes,how many chromosomes would be present in each of its gametes?

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

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All of the following contribute to genetic uniqueness EXCEPT

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Cells spend the bulk of their time in the ________ stage of the cell cycle.

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According to the image below,during which phase of the cell cycle does the cell increase in size in preparation for division?

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

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The chromosomes in a homologous pair

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Explain which of the three cell division processes (mitosis,meiosis,binary fission)is most complex and summarize why it is necessary to promote genetic diversity and maintain a constant chromosome number in organisms.

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Cells that demonstrate anchorage independence

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The successful union of one male and one female gamete forms a new single cell known as a

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Match the event or stage of mitosis with the appropriate description. -As new chromosomes reach the poles,the nuclear envelopes re-form,and the chromatin decondenses.

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Chromosomes decondense and nuclear envelopes form during the ________ portion of mitosis.

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A cell has completed S phase and is preparing to divide via mitosis.How is the genetic material arranged in G₂ phase?

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Which processes associated with meiosis ensure genetic diversity in offspring? Name two processes that promote variation and explain how they operate.

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Compare and contrast the incidence rate per 100,000 individuals versus deaths per 100,000 individuals for breast cancer in females and for prostate cancer in males presented in the infographic below.What does this suggest about the survivability of breast cancer and prostate cancer?

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

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If a plant has a total of 18 chromosomes,how many chromosomes would be present in each of its gametes?

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

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All of the following contribute to genetic uniqueness EXCEPT

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Cells spend the bulk of their time in the ________ stage of the cell cycle.

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According to the image below,during which phase of the cell cycle does the cell increase in size in preparation for division?

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

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What is the significance of crossing over?

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The chromosomes in a homologous pair

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