Question 1

Chromatids that are attached at the centromere are called what kind of chromatids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mother 
B)  Sister 
C)  Programmed 
D)  Daughter 
E)  Either mother or daughter. 
A)  Mother 
B)  Sister 
C)  Programmed 
D)  Daughter 
E)  Either mother or daughter.

Question 2

How many nucleotides are in a human chromosome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thousands 
B)  Millions 
C)  Two 
D)  Four 
A)  Thousands 
B)  Millions 
C)  Two 
D)  Four

Question 3

As a result of mitosis, each of your body cells

Accepted Answer

A)  changes genetically as you grow and develop. 
B)  is genetically identical to all other body cells. 
C)  contains only the genetic information needed for that type of cell. 
D)  contains unique genetic information. 
A)  changes genetically as you grow and develop. 
B)  is genetically identical to all other body cells. 
C)  contains only the genetic information needed for that type of cell. 
D)  contains unique genetic information.

Question 4

At what phase in the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  S 
B)  M 
C)  G1 
D)  G0 
A)  S 
B)  M 
C)  G1 
D)  G0

Question 5

Genetic inheritance is based on what type of molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  mRNA 
B)  Proteins 
C)  DNA 
D)  Enzymes 
A)  mRNA 
B)  Proteins 
C)  DNA 
D)  Enzymes

Question 6

During which phase of mitosis do the centromeres line up along the cell equator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anaphase 
B)  Prophase 
C)  Metaphase 
D)  Telophase 
A)  Anaphase 
B)  Prophase 
C)  Metaphase 
D)  Telophase

Question 7

Under ideal conditions, the prokaryotic cell cycle can

Accepted Answer

A)  create more than two daughter cells per cell division. 
B)  involve sexual reproduction. 
C)  occur in less than a half an hour. 
D)  skip prokaryotic fission. 
A)  create more than two daughter cells per cell division. 
B)  involve sexual reproduction. 
C)  occur in less than a half an hour. 
D)  skip prokaryotic fission.

Question 8

All of the following play a role in the development of cancer EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a large supply of Cdks stimulating cell division. 
B)  mutations. 
C)  inhibition of Cdk and blocking of DNA replication. 
D)  uncontrolled cell division. 
A)  a large supply of Cdks stimulating cell division. 
B)  mutations. 
C)  inhibition of Cdk and blocking of DNA replication. 
D)  uncontrolled cell division.

Question 9

Cdks bind with , enabling the Cdks to function as enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A)  p53 
B)  kinases 
C)  cyclins 
D)  histones 
E)  MPF 
A)  p53 
B)  kinases 
C)  cyclins 
D)  histones 
E)  MPF

Question 10

In prokaryotes, the DNA molecule is

Accepted Answer

A)  circular. 
B)  more than 1.8 meters (6 feet) long when uncoiled. 
C)  single- stranded. 
D)  made of sugars and lipids. 
A)  circular. 
B)  more than 1.8 meters (6 feet) long when uncoiled. 
C)  single- stranded. 
D)  made of sugars and lipids.

Question 11

Kinetochores attach

Accepted Answer

A)  sister chromatids to each other. 
B)  chromosomes to ribosomes. 
C)  chromatids to spindle microtubules. 
D)  chromosomes to each other. 
A)  sister chromatids to each other. 
B)  chromosomes to ribosomes. 
C)  chromatids to spindle microtubules. 
D)  chromosomes to each other.

Question 12

DNA replication is controlled at the _ _ checkpoint.

Accepted Answer

A)  G2 
B)  C 
C)  S 
D)  G1 
E)  M 
A)  G2 
B)  C 
C)  S 
D)  G1 
E)  M

Question 13

Which of the following is the proper sequence for mitosis (I. metaphase, II. telophase, III. prophase, IV. anaphase)?

Accepted Answer

A)  I, III, IV, II 
B)  III, I, IV, II 
C)  IV, I, III, II 
D)  III, IV, I, II 
E)  I, II, III, IV 
A)  I, III, IV, II 
B)  III, I, IV, II 
C)  IV, I, III, II 
D)  III, IV, I, II 
E)  I, II, III, IV

Exam 9: Cellular Reproduction

Chromatids that are attached at the centromere are called what kind of chromatids?

How many nucleotides are in a human chromosome?

As a result of mitosis, each of your body cells

At what phase in the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Genetic inheritance is based on what type of molecule?

During which phase of mitosis do the centromeres line up along the cell equator?

Under ideal conditions, the prokaryotic cell cycle can

All of the following play a role in the development of cancer EXCEPT

Cdks bind with , enabling the Cdks to function as enzymes.

In prokaryotes, the DNA molecule is

Kinetochores attach

DNA replication is controlled at the _ _ checkpoint.

Which of the following is the proper sequence for mitosis (I. metaphase, II. telophase, III. prophase, IV. anaphase)?

An Introduction to Life on Earth

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

Meiosis: the Basis of Sexual Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

Dna: the Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Reproduction

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

Plant Responses to the Environment

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