Exam 2 Book Information

Question 1

What is a Homologous Pair?

Answer 1

Chromosome pairs that are the same and contain the same genetic code, we have 46 chromosomes, but 23 homologous pairs

Question 2

What are Diploids?

Answer 2

Cells that carry two sets of genetic material

Question 3

What are Haploids?

Answer 3

Cells in the body that contain one set of genetic material

Question 4

What are Polyploids?

Answer 4

Organisms that contain more than two sets of genetic information

Question 5

What is the Attachment Point of Spindle Microtubules?

Answer 5

Centromere

Question 6

What are Origins of Replication?

Answer 6

Sites where DNA Synthesis begins

Question 7

What Phase do Most Cells Spend Their Time in?

Answer 7

Interphase

Question 8

What Happens During Prophase?

Answer 8

Chromosomes condense and mitotic spindle forms

Question 9

What Happens During Metaphase?

Answer 9

Chromosomes align on the metaphase plate

Question 10

What Happens During Anaphase?

Answer 10

Sister Chromatids separate and move towards the spindle poles

Question 11

What Happens During Telophase?

Answer 11

Chromosomes arrive at spindle poles and the nuclear envelope re-forms

Question 12

What is the Cell Division Step Where 2 Cells Split?

Answer 12

Cytokinesis

Question 13

What Happens to the Number of Chromosomes in Gametes During Meiosis?

Answer 13

Split in half

Question 14

How Many Daughter Cells are Produced After Meiosis 1?

Answer 14

2

Question 15

How Many Daughter Cells are Produced After Meiosis 2?

Answer 15

4

Question 16

During Which Phase does Crossing Over Take Place?

Answer 16

Prophase I