Bio Cell Division Terms

Question 1

Chromosome

Answer 1

Thread like structure in nucleus, DNA coiled around protein

Question 2

Genome

Answer 2

Complete set of DNA

Question 3

Chromatin

Answer 3

Material that makes chromosomes (protein, RNA, DNA)

Question 4

Mitosis

Answer 4

Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase

Question 5

Cytokinesis

Answer 5

Cell cytoplasm divides

Question 6

Somatic cells

Answer 6

Any living cell that is not reproductive

Question 7

Gametes

Answer 7

Reproductive cells

Question 8

Centrosome

Answer 8

Moves to opposite ends and draws chromosomes

Question 9

Kinetochore

Answer 9

Connects to spindles

Question 10

Heredity

Answer 10

Characteristics transmitted from parents

Question 11

Meiosis

Answer 11

Cell division in sex organisms that reduces # of chromosomes

Question 12

Alleles

Answer 12

Different versions of genetic sequence at particular region of chromosomes

Question 13

Homologous chromosomes

Answer 13

Pair of chromosomes that have same order of genes (1 from mom 1 from dad)

Question 14

Diploid

Answer 14

Contains 2 complete sets of chromosomes

Question 15

Haploid

Answer 15

Only one set of chromosomes

Question 16

Synapsis

Answer 16

Pairing of 2 homologous chromosomes that occur during meiosis

Question 17

Crossing over

Answer 17

Exchange of DNA between homologous pairs that occurs during development of egg and sperm