Cell Growth & Meiosis

Question 0

Centromere

Answer 0

structure that joins two sister chromatids

Question 1

Sister chromatid

Answer 1

Identical halves of a parent chromosome

Question 2

Centriole

Answer 2

A pair of small structures composed of micro tubules that duplicate during interphase and move to opposite ends of the cell during prophase

Question 3

Spindles

Answer 3

Cell structures composed of fibers; forms between the centrioles and pull apart sister chromatids

Question 4

Tissue

Answer 4

Groups of cells that work together to perform a specific function

Question 5

Organ

Answer 5

Group of two or more tissues

Question 6

Organ system

Answer 6

Multiple organs that work together to perform a specific life function

Question 7

Sexual reproduction

Answer 7

Pattern of reproduction that involves the production of and subsequent fusion of haploid sex cells

Question 8

Genetic recombination

Answer 8

Major source of genetic variation among organisms caused by crossing over

Question 9

Nondisjunction

Answer 9

Failure of homologous chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis

Question 10

Chromatin

Answer 10

strands of DNA found in the nucleus; form chromosomes