The Cell Cycle And Cell Division

Question 1

What are chromosomes made of?

Answer 1

DNA and a protein called histone

Question 2

Definition of haploid

Answer 2

One complete set of chromosomes

Question 3

Definition of diploid

Answer 3

Two complete sets of chromosomes

Question 4

Definition of homologous

Answer 4

Chromosomes in a homologous pair are identical

Question 5

Definition of ploidy level

Answer 5

The number of complete sets of chromosomes in an organism.

Question 6

Significance of mitosis

Answer 6

• genetic stability
• growth
• asexual reproduction

Question 7

Significance of meiosis

Answer 7

• chromosome number stays constant

- genetic variation