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- 1. Multiple Choice
Chromosomes are ____.
genetic material
in all living organisms
condensed chromatin
all of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
The period of cell division is called ______.
interphase
cytokinesis
mitosis
prophase
- 3. Multiple ChoiceNuclear membrane forms around chromosomes and begins to separate.AnaphaseTelophase
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe phase in mitosis where chromosomes move away and are pulled apart by spindles to opposite sides of the cell.prophaseanaphasemetaphasetelephase
- 5. Multiple ChoiceChromosomes condense from long stands into rod like structures.ProphaseInterphase
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells. - 7. Multiple ChoiceIn mitosis, the two resulting cells aredifferent from the starting cell and identical to each other.different from the starting cell and different from each other.identical to the starting cell and different from each other.identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe time between cell divisions in the life cycle of the cell is calledanaphaseinterphaseprophasemetaphase
- 9. Multiple ChoiceFruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have -16 chromosomes.46 chromosomes.8 chromosomes.4 chromosomes.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT occuring during interphase?Cell growthDNA being copiedDNA condensingTwo new cells are made
- 11. Multiple ChoiceStructure A refers to the _____.chromatidchromosomecentromere
- 12. Multiple ChoiceBefore cells can divide, what must be copied?mitochondriacytoplasmDNACell Wall
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThese structures pull the spindle fibers and attached chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell.Spindle fiberCentrioleNucleusCentromere
- 14. Multiple ChoiceStructure (b) is a ____.chromosomechromatidcentromere
- 15. Multiple ChoiceMatt uses a microscope to look at slides of plant cells. He sees a cell with two nuclei that have visible chromosomes. In which stage of cell division is this cell?anaphaseprophasetelophaseinterphase
- 16. Multiple ChoiceStructure (c) is a ____.chromosomechromatidcentromere
- 17. Multiple Choice
Chromosomes are the genetic material, which is passed on from one generation to the next.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
Cells are the basic units of life.
True
False
- 19. Multiple Choice
Cell spends most of their life in prophase.
True
False
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which phase does...
The nucleolus begins to disintegrate.
interphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which phase does...
Chromatids separate at the beginning of this phase.
interphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which phase does...
The chromosomes move toward the center of the cell.
interphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which phase does...
The cell grows rapidly.
interphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which phase does...
Separate spindle fibers become attached to the centromeres of each chromosome.
interphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which phase does...
Separate chromosomes are not clearly visible but the chromatin has become thicker and shorter.
interphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
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