Exam Flashcards
Blood is an example of which level of organization?
tissue
Blood consists of various types of cells working together, classifying it as a tissue.
Binary fission is an example of which type of reproduction?
asexual reproduction
Binary fission involves a single organism replicating its DNA to create identical offspring.
How many chromosomes will a cat skin cell have after mitosis?
38
Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, maintaining the same chromosome number.
How many chromosomes will a cat egg cell have after meiosis?
19
Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes.
Which of the following are examples of gametes (sex cells)?
pollen and eggs
Gametes include the male and female reproductive cells necessary for sexual reproduction.
Many plants develop a fleshy fruit around their _______ to attract animals.
seeds
Fruits aid in seed dispersal by attracting animals to consume them.
The result of fertilization is a:
zygote
A zygote is the initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell.
Which example best describes asexual reproduction?
A runner from the roots of a parent plant produces genetically identical daughter plants
Asexual reproduction involves offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
Which body system has a job most similar to the nucleus?
Nervous System
The nervous system controls and coordinates activities in the body, much like the nucleus regulates cellular functions.
