Chapter 10

Question 1

The rate at which materials enter and leave the cell depends on the cell’s

Answer 1

surface area

Question 2

In order for a cell to divide successfully, the cell must first

Answer 2

duplicate its genetic information

Question 3

The process that increases genetic diversity within a population is

Answer 3

sexual reproduction

Question 4

Sister chromatids are attached to each other at an area called the

Answer 4

centromere

Question 5

If a cell has 12 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each of its daughter cells have after mitosis and cytokinesis?

Answer 5

12

Question 6

During which stage of mitosis do the duplicated chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

Answer 6

metaphase

Question 7

In plant cells, what forms midway between the divided nuclei during cytokinesis?

Answer 7

cell plate

Question 8

Which of the following phases is not included in interphase?

Answer 8

M

Question 9

Which of the following is not a problem that growth causes for cells?

Answer 9

Can’t move CO2 into cell fast enough