Free Response: A student is observing a cell under a microscope . The cell is growing, but its genetic material has not begun to replicate nor is the cell preparing for division . The student is referencing a model of the cell cycle while observing the cell.
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A cell that has 20 chromosomes undergoes mitosis. Which of the following is true?
2 daughter cells will be created, each having 10 chromosomes
2 daughter cells will be created, each have 40 chromosomes
4 daughter cells will be created, each having 10 chromosomes
2 daughter cells will be created, each have 20 chromosomes
Which statement best describes the events taking place during G2 of interphase?
The DNA replicates to form a new set of identical chromosomes.
The nucleolus disappears and the nuclear envelope disintegrates.
The cell grows, makes new organelles, and prepares for mitosis.
The cell grows, develops, and makes new proteins.
What phase is the cell, circled in red, currently in?
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
Metaphase
The nuclear membrane and nucleolus disappear at what stage?
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Prophase
A cell containing only one set of chromosomes (half the DNA).
Metaphase I
Homologous Chromosomes
Diploid
Haploid
Which part of the apple flower produces cells by meiosis?
anther
stigma
filament
style
Meiosis is an essential cell cycle process for
the development of an embryo into a fetus
the growth of the giant redwood trees
repairing a paper cut on a finger
producing genetic variability in siblings
An organism's diploid cells contain 62 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would their haploid sex cells have?
23
124
31
62
During meiosis, chromosome numbers ...
Divides in half.
Doubles from the original cell, then divides in four for each daughter cell.
Doubles, then divides in half.
Divides in four for each daughter cell.
In sexually reproducing organisms, each parent contributes ___________ of the genes acquired by the offspring.
all
half
same number of chromosomes
none
Use the diagram below to answer the question.
The genetic event shown in the diagram can occur during meiosis. Which statement best describes this type of event?
Gene sequences that are identical are replicated and added to the homologous chromosome.
Sections of DNA between nonhomologous chromosomes are exchanged, decreasing genetic diversity.
Segments of homologous chromosomes are exchanged, resulting in cells that will be genetically different.
The traits from two sections of the same DNA strand are altered, resulting in the production of a new species.
Which of the following statements is true about meiosis in humans?
Females produce far more gametes than males do
Sperm and ova (egg) are not identical to the parent cells that produced them
The process begins in males and females at the same time
Meiosis in males creates genetic diversity, but not in females
The karyotype below is an example of a
genetically abnormal female
genetically normal female
genetically abnormal male
genetically normal male
What is a likely evolutionary advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction is more metabolically efficient.
Sexual reproduction results in variation in the offspring.
Sexual reproduction uses up fewer resources in a given environment.
Sexual reproduction involves fewer steps.
Match the following with the correct type of cell division
Results in the production of haploid cells
Final cell is identical to parent cell
Muscle cells reproduce this way
Results in the production of gametes
Repairs skin following sunburn
Occurs in somatic cells
Final cell has only half of the parent's DNA
More complex and contains two divisions
Mitosis
Meiosis
The main difference between meiosis and mitosis is that ...
During mitosis, sister chromatids separate; they do not during meiosis.
Mitosis increases chromosome number in each cell, while meiosis decreases it.
Mitosis makes genetically identical copies; meiosis does not.
DNA replicates during mitosis, but does not during meiosis.
Select all of the following that are true of meiosis but not true of mitosis in eukaryotic cells?
Haploid cells are produced.
Two rounds of cell division occur.
Chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.
Nuclear membrane disappears.
Which statement best describes the outcomes of both meiosis and mitosis?
Genetically identical daughter cells are produced that can function as body cells or sex cells
Cell division results in daughter cells that contain DNA .
Each daughter cell has two complete sets of chromosomes .
Within a cell, two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of genetic material .
Which row in the chart below indicates the correct process for each event indicated?