Question 1

Strictly speaking,mitosis _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  divides the nucleus and doubles the chromosomal number in the progeny cells 
B)  divides the cytoplasm and doubles the chromosomal number in the progeny cells 
C)  divides the chromosomes within the nucleus into two haploid sets 
D)  divides the nucleus and maintains the chromosomal number in the progeny cells 
E)  maintains the structure of the nucleus, cytoplasm, and chromosomes 
A)  divides the nucleus and doubles the chromosomal number in the progeny cells 
B)  divides the cytoplasm and doubles the chromosomal number in the progeny cells 
C)  divides the chromosomes within the nucleus into two haploid sets 
D)  divides the nucleus and maintains the chromosomal number in the progeny cells 
E)  maintains the structure of the nucleus, cytoplasm, and chromosomes D

Question 2

Protein products of which genes "put the brakes" on the cell cycle when DNA is damaged or incompletely copied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Checkpoint genes 
B)  Breakpoint genes 
C)  Proofreading genes 
D)  DNA repair genes 
E)  DNA reconstruction genes 
A)  Checkpoint genes 
B)  Breakpoint genes 
C)  Proofreading genes 
D)  DNA repair genes 
E)  DNA reconstruction genes A

Question 3

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

Question 4

The polar spindles are composed of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The polar spindles are composed of __________....

Question 5

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase.
 
-Period when interphase begins in a cell

Accepted Answer

A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis 
A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis

Question 6

The number of DNA molecules in a duplicated chromosome is _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  undetermined 
C)  half that of an unduplicated chromosome 
D)  two 
E)  four 
A)  one 
B)  undetermined 
C)  half that of an unduplicated chromosome 
D)  two 
E)  four

Question 7

Contractile rings are made of cytoskeletal elements reorganized from the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cell cortex 
B)  microfilaments 
C)  motor proteins 
D)  cleavage furrow 
E)  cell plate 
A)  cell cortex 
B)  microfilaments 
C)  motor proteins 
D)  cleavage furrow 
E)  cell plate

Question 8

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements.
-Cytokinesis occurs after this phase of mitosis.

Accepted Answer

A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase 
A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase

Question 9

Cancer cells ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have normal plasma membranes 
B)  have an increased ability to attach to other cells 
C)  divide slowly to produce low densities of cells 
D)  show an amplified reliance on ATP formation by fermentation 
E)  are all malignant 
A)  have normal plasma membranes 
B)  have an increased ability to attach to other cells 
C)  divide slowly to produce low densities of cells 
D)  show an amplified reliance on ATP formation by fermentation 
E)  are all malignant

Question 10

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase.
 
-Period of cell growth before DNA duplication

Accepted Answer

A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis 
A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis

Question 11

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase.
 
-Last part of interphase in the parent cell

Accepted Answer

A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis 
A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis

Question 12

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements.
-Daughter nuclear membranes form.

Accepted Answer

A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase 
A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase

Question 13

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements.
-The microtubular spindle develops.

Accepted Answer

A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase 
A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase

Question 14

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements.
-Sister chromatids joined at their centromeres are attached to spindle fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase 
A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase

Question 15

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase.
 
-Period commonly followed by cytokinesis

Accepted Answer

A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis 
A) G2 
B) Mitosis 
C) S 
D) G1 
E) Cytokinesis

Question 16

Mitosis comes from the Greek word "mitos," which means ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to divide 
B)  to grow 
C)  to swell 
D)  thread 
E)  to shrink 
A)  to divide 
B)  to grow 
C)  to swell 
D)  thread 
E)  to shrink

Question 17

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements.
-Chromosomes replicate.

Accepted Answer

A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase 
A) interphase 
B) prophase 
C) metaphase 
D) anaphase 
E) Telophase

Question 18

Dolly,the cloned sheep,had telomeres that ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  were unusually short 
B)  were unusually long 
C)  became longer with each cell division 
D)  did not change in length 
E)  were perfectly normal 
A)  were unusually short 
B)  were unusually long 
C)  became longer with each cell division 
D)  did not change in length 
E)  were perfectly normal

Question 19

Chromosomes are copied during what stage of the cell cycle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The chromosomes are aligned midway between spindle poles during _______________.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: How Cells Reproduce

Strictly speaking,mitosis _______________.

Protein products of which genes "put the brakes" on the cell cycle when DNA is damaged or incompletely copied?

Which of the following is the proper sequence for mitosis? I.Metaphase II)Telophase III)Prophase IV)Anaphase

The polar spindles are composed of __________.

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase. -Period when interphase begins in a cell

The number of DNA molecules in a duplicated chromosome is _________________.

Contractile rings are made of cytoskeletal elements reorganized from the ______.

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements. -Cytokinesis occurs after this phase of mitosis.

Cancer cells ____.

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase. -Period of cell growth before DNA duplication

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase. -Last part of interphase in the parent cell

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements. -Daughter nuclear membranes form.

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements. -The microtubular spindle develops.

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements. -Sister chromatids joined at their centromeres are attached to spindle fibers.

The following phrases refer to the eukaryotic cell cycle. Select the single BEST choice for each phrase. -Period commonly followed by cytokinesis

Mitosis comes from the Greek word "mitos," which means ____________.

The stages of mitosis plus interphase are listed below. Select the correct phase for each of the following statements. -Chromosomes replicate.

Dolly,the cloned sheep,had telomeres that ___________________.

Chromosomes are copied during what stage of the cell cycle?

The chromosomes are aligned midway between spindle poles during _______________.

Invitation to Biology

Life's Chemical Bases

Molecules of Life

Cell Structure

Ground Rules of Metabolism

Where it Starts—Photosynthesis

How Cells Release Chemical Energy

DNA Structure and Function

From DNA to Protein

Control of Gene Expression

Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

Observing Patterns in Inherited Traits

Chromosomes and Human Inheritance

Studying and Manipulating Genomes

Evidence of Evolution

Processes of Evolution

Organizing Information about Species

Life's Origin and Early Evolution

Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea

Protists: The Simplest Eukaryotes

The Land Plants

Fungi

Animal Evolution: The Invertebrates

Animal Evolution: The Chordates

Human Evolution

Plant Tissues

Plant Nutrition and Transport

Life Cycles of Flowering Plants

Communication Strategies in Plants

Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

Neural Control

Sensory Perception

Endocrine Control

Structural Support and Movement

Circulation

Immunity

Respiration

Digestion and Nutrition

Maintaining the Internal Environment

Animal Reproductive System

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Population Ecology

Community Ecology

Ecosystems

The Biosphere

Human Impacts on the Biosphere

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