Cell Division - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The point on the chromosome where the two chromatids are held together is the

centromere

centriole

chromosome

chromatid

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Contains the genetic material and serves as the control center of the cell

nuclear membrane

spindle fibers

nucleus

telophase

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.

chloroplasts

nuclei

chromatids

gens

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the result of mitosis?

1 cell

2 genetically identical cells

2 genetically different cells

4 genetically identical cells

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

There are a TOTAL of ___ chromosomes in human body cells.

23

46

92

scientists don't know

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

This picture shows which process?

mitosis

meiosis

the cell cycle

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Each daughter cell ends up with the ____ number of _______ as the ________ in mitosis.

chromosomes, parent cel, same

parent cell, same, chromosomes

same, daughter cell, chromosomes

same, chromosomes, parent cell

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why do cells divide?

To copy and divide

To repair

To replace

All the above

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?

segregation of sister chromatids

condensation and segregation of alleles

mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered

crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The end of meiosis results in ____ to each other.

2 cells that are identical

4 cells that are identical

2 cells that are not identical

4 cells that are not identical

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

If a parent cell has 26 chromosomes, how many chromosomes would each daughter cell contain in mitosis?

42

13

26

1738

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A change in a gene, group of genes or chromosome that results in a change in the proteins

Replication

Mutations

Translation

Transcription

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Mutations that involve parts of or all of

a chromosome

Replication

Deletion Mutation

Chromosomal Mutation

Transcription

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A permanent change in the DNA sequence

which can affect a single gene or group of genes

Homeostasis

Somatic Cell

Chromosomal Mutation

Gene Mutation

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Condition caused by nondisjunction at pair 21 during meiosis.

Individuals have an extra chromosome

at pair 21, or a total of 47 chromosomes.

Klinefelter's Syndrome

Turner's Syndrome

Hemophilia

Down Syndrome

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