Cell Division

Question 1

Cell continuity

Answer 1

All cells develop from pre-existing cells

Question 2

Chromosomes

Answer 2

Coiled threads of protein and DNA that become visible in the nucleus at cell division

Question 3

Gene

Answer 3

Section of DNA that contains the instructions to make a protein

Question 4

Homologous pair

Answer 4

Two chromosomes of similar size with the same sequence of genes

Question 5

Mitosis

Answer 5

Form of nuclear division in which one nucleus divides to form two nuclei

Question 6

Cell cycle

Answer 6

Changes in a cell between cell divisions

Question 7

Interphase

Answer 7

Period when the cell is not dividing

Question 8

Cancer

Answer 8

Group of disorders in which certain cells lose their ability to control the rate of mitosis and the number of times it occurs

Question 9

Meiosis

Answer 9

Form of nuclear division in which the four daughter nuclei contain half the chromosome number of the parent nucleus

Question 10

Centromere

Answer 10

Point at which chromosomes are attached