Question 1

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

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A)   G1 phase and mitosis
B)   G1 phase and G2 phase
C)   interphase and metaphase
D)   cell division and interphaseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

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)   telophaseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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

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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.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The result of ________ is to increase genetic diversity by creating a new diploid individual from haploid cells.

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The answer of The result of ________ is to increase...

Question 5

Match the event or stage of mitosis with the appropriate description.
-The sister chromatids separate and become individual chromosomes that begin to move toward the poles of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase
B)  metaphase
C)  anaphase
D)  telophase
E)  cytokinesisF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The random distribution of the homologous chromosomes into daughter cells during ________ results in ________ of chromosomes into gametes.

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meiosis I;...

Question 7

When tumor cells become anchorage independent and begin to invade other tissues,they are considered to be transformed into cancer cells,also known as ________.

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The answer of When tumor cells become anchorage independent and...

Question 8

The process of cell division is different for prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells because

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A)   prokaryotes have a circular DNA molecule.
B)   prokaryotic cells do not undergo cell division.
C)   prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.
D)   prokaryotic DNA contains different bases from those in eukaryotic DNA.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Match the event or stage of meiosis with the appropriate drawing.
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A)  prophase I
B)  metaphase I
C)  anaphase I
D)  telophase I and cytokinesis I
E)  prophase IIF) metaphase IIG) anaphase IIH) telophase II and cytokinesis III) B) and H)
J) B) and C)

Question 10

Match the event or stage of meiosis with the appropriate drawing.
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A)  prophase I
B)  metaphase I
C)  anaphase I
D)  telophase I and cytokinesis I
E)  prophase IIF) metaphase IIG) anaphase IIH) telophase II and cytokinesis III) C) and E)
J) F) and H)

Question 11

When a germ cell has completed both rounds of meiosis,cells are created which are

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A)   diploid, and each sister chromatid is in one of two different daughter cells.
B)   diploid, and one of each homologous chromosome pair is in one of two different daughter cells.
C)   haploid, and each sister chromatid is in one of four different daughter cells.
D)   haploid, and each sister chromatid is in one of four different daughter cellsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

What are the stages of interphase?

Accepted Answer

A)   G0, G1, and G2
B)   S1, S2, and G0
C)   G0, G1, and S
D)   S, G1, and G2E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Cancers are groups of cells that divide rapidly and uncontrollably.Thus,cancer cells

Accepted Answer

A)   are always in the G0 phase.
B)   never enter the cell cycle.
C)   have a relatively short G1 phase.
D)   are stuck at the metaphase plate.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Model organisms (like mice) used in the study of genetic disease

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A)   are selected strictly for ethical reasons.
B)   cannot be trusted since they are very different from human cells.
C)   should either be mice or bacteria.
D)   may accurately reflect how diseases like cancer occur in humans.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about cell division is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the process by which organisms grow and maintain their tissues.
B)   It is no longer necessary once an organism reaches maturity.
C)   It occurs in two sequential stages in all cells: mitosis and meiosis.
D)   It is the process by which fertilization occurs.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Match the event or stage of mitosis with the appropriate description.
-The mitotic spindle aligns the replicated chromosomes at the center of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase
B)  metaphase
C)  anaphase
D)  telophase
E)  cytokinesisF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

The possible combinations of alleles in gametes ________ due to independent assortment and crossing over.

Accepted Answer

A)   increases
B)   decreases
C)   stays the same
D)   increases or decreases depending on the cell typeE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

What would happen to a cell if the cell cycle regulatory proteins overregulated in G₁ even in the absence of any DNA damage and with plenty of nutrients available? Could this phenomenon possibly be used to treat cancer? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The cell would be unable to begin S (syn...

Question 19

During meiosis I,the chromosome number is reduced to haploid by separating

Accepted Answer

A)   each sister chromatid into two different daughter cells.
B)   one of each homologous chromosome pair into two different daughter cells.
C)   each sister chromatid into four different daughter cells.
D)   one of each homologous chromosome pair into four different daughter cells.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

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.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 6: Cell Division

When a germ cell has completed both rounds of meiosis,cells are created which are

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Match the event or stage of mitosis with the appropriate description. -The mitotic spindle aligns the replicated chromosomes at the center of the cell.

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

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Which of the following statements about cell division is correct?

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

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The process of cell division is different for prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells because

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The random distribution of the homologous chromosomes into daughter cells during ________ results in ________ of chromosomes into gametes.

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The result of ________ is to increase genetic diversity by creating a new diploid individual from haploid cells.

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Cancers are groups of cells that divide rapidly and uncontrollably.Thus,cancer cells

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

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During meiosis I,the chromosome number is reduced to haploid by separating

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Match the event or stage of mitosis with the appropriate description. -The sister chromatids separate and become individual chromosomes that begin to move toward the poles of the cell.

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The possible combinations of alleles in gametes ________ due to independent assortment and crossing over.

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What are the stages of interphase?

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What would happen to a cell if the cell cycle regulatory proteins overregulated in G₁ even in the absence of any DNA damage and with plenty of nutrients available? Could this phenomenon possibly be used to treat cancer? Explain.

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Match the event or stage of meiosis with the appropriate drawing. -

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Match the event or stage of meiosis with the appropriate drawing. -

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Model organisms (like mice) used in the study of genetic disease

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

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When tumor cells become anchorage independent and begin to invade other tissues,they are considered to be transformed into cancer cells,also known as ________.

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