AAC Unit 5 Test

Each cell type contains a different part of the original DNA.

Each cell type has different enzymes to replicate genetic material.

Each cell type uses its own unique replication process.

Each cell type expresses different genes at different times.

The size of the cell

The length of the cell cycle

The number of chromosomes that are replicated

The genes that are expressed

Chromosome replication will cease to avoid errors that result in mutations.

Offspring will no longer express traits from previous generations.

Gametes will contain new allele combinations.

Chromatids will have less genetic variety.

the same because chromosomes are copied prior to meiosis

the same because it is created from the same DNA

different due to independent assortment during meiosis

different due to DNA replication prior to mitosis

The genes that are expressed

The number of chromosomes that are replicated

The size of the cell

The length of the cell cycle

Because messenger RNA is converted to transfer RNA when cell differentiation begins

Because chemical signals that are released during the cell cycle can result in the linking of similar genes

Because random mutations can occur in the DNA of cells during early embryonic development

Because internal or external stimuli can trigger the activation of specific genes in the DNA of cells

Each cell type has only one chromosome containing the DNA needed for that cell type

Each cell type contains only the active parts of the DNA needed for that cell type

Each cell has an identical copy of DNA with enzymes controlling the expression of specific genes, leading to a variety of cells.

Each cell has multiple copies of DNA that are affected in different ways by the environment to change the function of the cell at regular intervals

is a male with an extra sex chromosome

is a normal male

is a normal female

is a female with an extra sex chromosome

Meiosis ensures all organisms have identical sets of chromosomes, improving survival.

Meiosis introduces genetic diversity through recombination and independent assortment, improving survival.

Meiosis reduces genetic variation, leading to more consistent traits and improving survival.

Meiosis makes all cells identical, which ensures stability within the population and improving survival.

To ensure that the offspring have the correct number of chromosomes

To prevent cell death during reproduction

To increase the total number of chromosomes in offspring

To produce more energy during cell division

Meiosis duplicates chromosomes and does not divide them, creating four genetically identical gametes with the full chromosome set.

Meiosis only divides once, resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Meiosis randomly selects chromosomes to keep, so each genetically different gamete has a random number of chromosomes.

Meiosis involves two rounds of cell division that result in four genetically different daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes.

The genetic code skips generations, so traits are expressed randomly.

They inherit only dominant traits from both parents.

They inherit only recessive traits from both parents.

Traits are mixed through random genetic recombination and independent assortment during meiosis.

The random assortment of chromosomes and crossing over during meiosis.

The identical replication of genetic material during cell division.

The identical combination of traits passed down in each fertilization event.

The absence of genetic variation in meiosis.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Two diploid daughter cells are produced during meiosis I, and four diploid daughter cells are produced in meiosis II.

The separation of homologous pairs occurs in meiosis I, and the separation of sister chromatids occurs in meiosis II.

The separation of sister chromatids occurs in meiosis I, and the separation of homologous pairs occurs in meiosis II.

Four haploid daughter cells are produced during meiosis I, and two diploid daughter cells are produced in meiosis II.

the creation of bone cells that must combine to form an embryo

the creation of muscle cells that will separate to form an embryo

the creation of sex cells that must join to form an embryo

the creation of a zygote must grow to form an embryo

Cell differentiation is a random process that is not affected by internal genetic factors.

Cell differentiation is affected only by internal hormonal signals.

Cell differentiation is regulated by protein signaling by activating or deactivating specific genes.

Cell differentiation is affected only by external environmental signals.

Radiation ensures all cells differentiate in the same way without any changes.

Radiation only accelerates cell division without impacting the differentiation process.

Radiation introduces mutations that prevent cells from developing into stem cells.

Radiation can interfere with gene regulation, affecting the way cells differentiate and develop into specialized tissues.

Translocation

Deletion

Duplication

Insertion

It decreases the genetic diversity within a population.

It results in offspring that are genetically identical to their parents.

It allows genetic variation, which can lead to new traits that may provide an advantage in changing environments.

It ensures that only one type of offspring is produced.