Chapter 6 – Chromosomes and Mitosis

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Binary fission

a. occurs when two cells collide with each other.

b. produces excess energy.

c. creates new species.

d. is the process by which bacteria reproduce.

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Binary fission

a. occurs when two cells collide with each other.

b. produces excess energy.

c. creates new species.

d. is the process by which bacteria reproduce.

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In a bacterium, cell division takes place when

a. its nucleus divides.

b. the cell splits into two cells, one of which receives all of the DNA.

c. the DNA is copied, a new cell wall forms between the DNA copies, and the cell splits into two cells.

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In a bacterium, cell division takes place when

a. its nucleus divides.

b. the cell splits into two cells, one of which receives all of the DNA.

c. the DNA is copied, a new cell wall forms between the DNA copies, and the cell splits into two cells.

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In order to fit within a cell, DNA becomes more compact by

a. breaking apart into separate genes.

b. extending to form very long, thin molecules.

c. wrapping tightly around associated proteins.

d. being enzymatically changed into a protein.

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In order to fit within a cell, DNA becomes more compact by

a. breaking apart into separate genes.

b. extending to form very long, thin molecules.

c. wrapping tightly around associated proteins.

d. being enzymatically changed into a protein.

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Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes containing genes that code for

a. different traits. c. DNA.

b. the same traits. d. cytosol.

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Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes containing genes that code for

a. different traits. c. DNA.

b. the same traits. d. cytosol.

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In humans, gametes contain

a. 22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome.

b. 1 autosome and 22 sex chromosomes.

c. 45 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome.

d. 1 autosome and 45 sex chromosomes.

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In humans, gametes contain

a. 22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome.

b. 1 autosome and 22 sex chromosomes.

c. 45 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome.

d. 1 autosome and 45 sex chromosomes.

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In humans, the male determines the sex of the child because males have

a. two X chromosomes. c. two Y chromosomes.

b. one X and one Y chromosome. d.46 chromosomes.

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In humans, the male determines the sex of the child because males have

a. two X chromosomes. c. two Y chromosomes.

b. one X and one Y chromosome. d.46 chromosomes.

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The diploid number of chromosomes in a human skin cell is 46. The number of chromosomes found in a human ovum is

a. 46. c. 23.

b. 92. d. 12.5.

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The diploid number of chromosomes in a human skin cell is 46. The number of chromosomes found in a human ovum is

a. 46. c. 23.

b. 92. d. 12.5.

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diploid : somatic cell :: haploid :

a. body cell c. gamete

b. chromosome d. zygote

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diploid : somatic cell :: haploid :

a. body cell c. gamete

b. chromosome d. zygote

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If nondisjunction occurs,

a. there will be too many gametes produced.

b. no gametes will be produced.

c. a gamete will receive too many or too few homologues of a chromosome.

d. mitosis cannot take place.

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If nondisjunction occurs,

a. there will be too many gametes produced.

b. no gametes will be produced.

c. a gamete will receive too many or too few homologues of a chromosome.

d. mitosis cannot take place.

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A mutation caused by a piece of DNA breaking away from its chromosome and becoming attached to a nonhomologous chromosome is called

a. deletion. c. inversion.

b. duplication. d. translocation.

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A mutation caused by a piece of DNA breaking away from its chromosome and becoming attached to a nonhomologous chromosome is called

a. deletion. c. inversion.

b. duplication. d. translocation.

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Trisomy is a mutation that results in a cell having an extra

a. nitrogen base. c. chromosome.

b. codon. d. gene.

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Trisomy is a mutation that results in a cell having an extra

a. nitrogen base. c. chromosome.

b. codon. d. gene.

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A student can study a karyotype to learn about the

a. cell cycle.

b. genes that are present in a particular strand of DNA.

c. medical history of an individual.

d. number and structure of the chromosomes in a somatic cell.

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A student can study a karyotype to learn about the

a. cell cycle.

b. genes that are present in a particular strand of DNA.

c. medical history of an individual.

d. number and structure of the chromosomes in a somatic cell.

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The stage of the cell cycle that occupies most of the cell’s life is

a. G1. c. G2.

b. M. d. S.

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The stage of the cell cycle that occupies most of the cell’s life is

a. G1. c. G2.

b. M. d. S.

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Cells that are not dividing remain in the

a. mitosis phase. c. first growth phase.

b. synthesis phase. d. cytokinesis phase.

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Cells that are not dividing remain in the

a. mitosis phase. c. first growth phase.

b. synthesis phase. d. cytokinesis phase.

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The first three phases of the cell cycle are collectively known as

a. cellular respiration. c. mitosis.

b. telophase. d. interphase.

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The first three phases of the cell cycle are collectively known as

a. cellular respiration. c. mitosis.

b. telophase. d. interphase.

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At the DNA synthesis (G2) checkpoint, DNA replication is checked by

a. receptor proteins. c. repair enzymes.

b. electron transport chains.d. cell surface markers.

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At the DNA synthesis (G2) checkpoint, DNA replication is checked by

a. receptor proteins. c. repair enzymes.

b. electron transport chains.d. cell surface markers.

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In eukaryotes, the cell cycle is controlled by

a. proteins. c. lipids.

b. carbohydrates. d. fats.

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In eukaryotes, the cell cycle is controlled by

a. proteins. c. lipids.

b. carbohydrates. d. fats.

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Normal cells become cancer cells when

a. regulation of cell growth and division is lost.

b. cells do not respond normally to control mechanisms.

c. cells continue to divide without passing through G1.

d. All of the above

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Normal cells become cancer cells when

a. regulation of cell growth and division is lost.

b. cells do not respond normally to control mechanisms.

c. cells continue to divide without passing through G1.

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A spindle fiber is a specialized form of

a. microtubule. c. cilium.

b. flagellum. d. chromosome.

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A spindle fiber is a specialized form of

a. microtubule. c. cilium.

b. flagellum. d. chromosome.

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The phase of mitosis that is characterized by the arrangement of all chromosomes along the equator of the cell is called

a. telophase. c. anaphase.

b. metaphase. d. prophase.

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The phase of mitosis that is characterized by the arrangement of all chromosomes along the equator of the cell is called

a. telophase. c. anaphase.

b. metaphase. d. prophase.

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Mitosis is a process by which

a. DNA is replicated. c. cells grow in size.

b. cytokinesis occurs. d. a cell’s nucleus divides.

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Mitosis is a process by which

a. DNA is replicated. c. cells grow in size.

b. cytokinesis occurs. d. a cell’s nucleus divides.

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5 steps: the cell cycle ::

a. 6 steps : prophase c. 3 steps : meiosis

b. 9 steps : cytokinesisd. 4 steps : mitosis

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5 steps: the cell cycle ::

a. 6 steps : prophase c. 3 steps : meiosis

b. 9 steps : cytokinesisd. 4 steps : mitosis

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Cytokinesis in plant cells involves the formation of

a. replicated chromosomes.c. spindle fibers.

b. a cell plate. d. centrioles.

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Cytokinesis in plant cells involves the formation of

a. replicated chromosomes.c. spindle fibers.

b. a cell plate. d. centrioles.

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. Prokaryotes divide by mitosis.

b. Eukaryotes have circular chromosomes.

c. Animal cells form new cell walls when they divide.

d. Plant cells and animal cells have different strategies for cytokinesis.

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. Prokaryotes divide by mitosis.

b. Eukaryotes have circular chromosomes.

c. Animal cells form new cell walls when they divide.

d. Plant cells and animal cells have different strategies for cytokinesis.

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In plant cells, cytokinesis occurs

a. immediately after the chromosomes make exact copies of themselves.

b. immediately after the spindle fibers are formed.

c. as mitosis ends.

d. when osmotic pressure is too low.

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In plant cells, cytokinesis occurs

a. immediately after the chromosomes make exact copies of themselves.

b. immediately after the spindle fibers are formed.

c. as mitosis ends.

d. when osmotic pressure is too low.

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Extra Credit

Make a slideshow of you doing the hand motions of Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. PowerPoint would be best for emailing it to me. No joke! Extra Credit. I need it by Friday, 11/6/09.

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Extra credit.

I’m not kidding! Take pictures, hand motions, slides, email = extra credit!!

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