Question 1

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description.
-G₀ phase

Accepted Answer

A) Duplicated chromosomes are separated during this phase. 
B) Cells prepare to divide and check that the proper steps have occurred for division. 
C) Phase in which cells duplicate the genetic material. 
D) Resting stage assumed by cells that exit the cell cycle. 
E) Two new daughter cells grow in preparation for division. 
A) Duplicated chromosomes are separated during this phase. 
B) Cells prepare to divide and check that the proper steps have occurred for division. 
C) Phase in which cells duplicate the genetic material. 
D) Resting stage assumed by cells that exit the cell cycle. 
E) Two new daughter cells grow in preparation for division.

Question 2

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 factors 
A) gametes 
B) cell cycle regulatory molecules 
C) hormones 
D) growth factors

Question 3

In order to increase their supply of nutrients,tumors undergo ________,the formation of new blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to increase their supply of...

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the chromosomes in a homologous pair?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sister chromatids are held together at a...

Question 6

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 reproduction 
A) mitosis 
B) independent assortment 
C) crossing over 
D) asexual reproduction

Question 7

In the space provided below,diagram the major events of the cell cycle.Describe the processes that occur during each of these major stages.

Accepted Answer

Students should draw a circular picture

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

During S phase the uncondensed chromosom

Question 9

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description.
-S phase

Accepted Answer

A) Duplicated chromosomes are separated during this phase. 
B) Cells prepare to divide and check that the proper steps have occurred for division. 
C) Phase in which cells duplicate the genetic material. 
D) Resting stage assumed by cells that exit the cell cycle. 
E) Two new daughter cells grow in preparation for division. 
A) Duplicated chromosomes are separated during this phase. 
B) Cells prepare to divide and check that the proper steps have occurred for division. 
C) Phase in which cells duplicate the genetic material. 
D) Resting stage assumed by cells that exit the cell cycle. 
E) Two new daughter cells grow in preparation for division.

Question 10

A cell containing 56 chromosomes is undergoing meiosis.Explain how chromosome number changes as the cells proceed through meiosis.

Accepted Answer

A cell whose diploid chromosome number i

Question 11

The circle near the center of this structure represents a

Accepted Answer

A) chromatid. 
B) centromere. 
C) centriole. 
D) homologous chromosome. 
A) chromatid. 
B) centromere. 
C) centriole. 
D) homologous chromosome.

Question 12

According to the image below,during which phase of the cell cycle is the genetic material evenly partitioned between daughter cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Region 1 
B) Region 2 
C) Region 5 
D) Region 6 
A) Region 1 
B) Region 2 
C) Region 5 
D) Region 6

Question 13

A pool of cells is treated with a chemical that halts progress through the cell cycle.In which stage of the cell cycle would most cells be found?

Accepted Answer

A) metaphase 
B) interphase 
C) anaphase 
D) cytokinesis 
A) metaphase 
B) interphase 
C) anaphase 
D) cytokinesis

Question 14

Which of the following cell types is produced by meiosis?

Accepted Answer

A) skin cells 
B) muscle cells 
C) pancreatic cells 
D) sperm cells 
A) skin cells 
B) muscle cells 
C) pancreatic cells 
D) sperm cells

Question 15

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description.
-G₂ phase

Accepted Answer

A) Duplicated chromosomes are separated during this phase. 
B) Cells prepare to divide and check that the proper steps have occurred for division. 
C) Phase in which cells duplicate the genetic material. 
D) Resting stage assumed by cells that exit the cell cycle. 
E) Two new daughter cells grow in preparation for division. 
A) Duplicated chromosomes are separated during this phase. 
B) Cells prepare to divide and check that the proper steps have occurred for division. 
C) Phase in which cells duplicate the genetic material. 
D) Resting stage assumed by cells that exit the cell cycle. 
E) Two new daughter cells grow in preparation for division.

Question 16

Which of the following accurately describes crossing over?

Accepted Answer

A) Sister chromatids of maternal chromosome 1 exchange segments of genetic information with one another. 
B) Maternal chromosome 3 exchanges segments of DNA with paternal chromosome 21. 
C) Sister chromatids of paternal chromosome 1 exchange segments of genetic information with one another. 
D) Paternal chromosome 7 exchanges segments of DNA with maternal chromosome 7. 
A) Sister chromatids of maternal chromosome 1 exchange segments of genetic information with one another. 
B) Maternal chromosome 3 exchanges segments of DNA with paternal chromosome 21. 
C) Sister chromatids of paternal chromosome 1 exchange segments of genetic information with one another. 
D) Paternal chromosome 7 exchanges segments of DNA with maternal chromosome 7.

Question 17

Which of the following would promote a cell to move through the G₂ checkpoint?

Accepted Answer

A) the cell lacks necessary nutrients 
B) the genetic information has been duplicated 
C) the cell is too small in size 
D) a chromosome has been damaged 
A) the cell lacks necessary nutrients 
B) the genetic information has been duplicated 
C) the cell is too small in size 
D) a chromosome has been damaged

Question 18

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) telophase 
A) metaphase 
B) anaphase 
C) interphase 
D) telophase

Question 19

Gametes are produced by meiosis rather than mitosis because

Accepted Answer

A) mitosis would produce too many sister cells. 
B) meiosis reduces the chromosome number so that zygotes produced will have one full genome. 
C) meiosis doubles the chromosome number so that each gamete has twice the usual number of genes. 
D) meiosis ensures that the gametes are identical to the cell that produced them. 
A) mitosis would produce too many sister cells. 
B) meiosis reduces the chromosome number so that zygotes produced will have one full genome. 
C) meiosis doubles the chromosome number so that each gamete has twice the usual number of genes. 
D) meiosis ensures that the gametes are identical to the cell that produced them.

Question 20

Which of the following pairs of processes encompasses the entire cell cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) G1 phase and mitosis 
B) G1 phase and G2 phase 
C) interphase and metaphase 
D) cell division and interphase 
A) G1 phase and mitosis 
B) G1 phase and G2 phase 
C) interphase and metaphase 
D) cell division and interphase

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description. -G₀ phase

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

In order to increase their supply of nutrients,tumors undergo ________,the formation of new blood vessels.

Which of the following is true of the chromosomes in a homologous pair?

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

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?

In the space provided below,diagram the major events of the cell cycle.Describe the processes that occur during each of these major stages.

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

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description. -S phase

A cell containing 56 chromosomes is undergoing meiosis.Explain how chromosome number changes as the cells proceed through meiosis.

The circle near the center of this structure represents a

According to the image below,during which phase of the cell cycle is the genetic material evenly partitioned between daughter cells?

A pool of cells is treated with a chemical that halts progress through the cell cycle.In which stage of the cell cycle would most cells be found?

Which of the following cell types is produced by meiosis?

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description. -G₂ phase

Which of the following accurately describes crossing over?

Which of the following would promote a cell to move through the G₂ checkpoint?

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

Gametes are produced by meiosis rather than mitosis because

Which of the following pairs of processes encompasses the entire cell cycle?

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Exam 5: Cell Division

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description. -G₀ phase

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

In order to increase their supply of nutrients,tumors undergo ________,the formation of new blood vessels.

Which of the following is true of the chromosomes in a homologous pair?

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

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?

In the space provided below,diagram the major events of the cell cycle.Describe the processes that occur during each of these major stages.

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

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description. -S phase

A cell containing 56 chromosomes is undergoing meiosis.Explain how chromosome number changes as the cells proceed through meiosis.

The circle near the center of this structure represents a

According to the image below,during which phase of the cell cycle is the genetic material evenly partitioned between daughter cells?

A pool of cells is treated with a chemical that halts progress through the cell cycle.In which stage of the cell cycle would most cells be found?

Which of the following cell types is produced by meiosis?

Match the stage of the cell cycle with the appropriate description. -G₂ phase

Which of the following accurately describes crossing over?

Which of the following would promote a cell to move through the G₂ checkpoint?

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

Gametes are produced by meiosis rather than mitosis because

Which of the following pairs of processes encompasses the entire cell cycle?

The Nature of Science

Chemistry of Life

Life Is Cellular

How Cells Work

Patterns of Inheritance

Chromosomes and Human Genetics

What Genes Are

How Genes Work

Evidence for Evolution

Mechanisms of Evolution

Adaptation and Species

The History of Life

Human Evolution

General Principles of Ecology

Growth of Populations

Communities of Organisms

Ecosystems

Applying the Science

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