Unit 3 Bio

Question 1

Allele

Answer 1

Different forms of a gene

Question 2

Asexual reproduction

Answer 2

A reproductive process where one parent produces offspring identical to the parent

Question 3

Binary fission

Answer 3

Form of aesexual reproduction where one cell divides into two cells

Question 4

Cell cycle

Answer 4

Order in which cells go through as they grow and divide

Question 5

Cell plate

Answer 5

Forms during cell division and divides a cell in two

Question 6

Cleavage furrow

Answer 6

The area of the cell membrane separates the dividing cells

Question 7

Crossing over

Answer 7

Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes

Question 8

Cytokinesis

Answer 8

Division of cytoplasm

Question 9

Diploid

Answer 9

A cell having two complete sets of chromosomes

Question 10

Gamete

Answer 10

Sex cell

Question 11

Haploid

Answer 11

A cell only having one complete set of chromosomes

Question 12

Homologous

Answer 12

Term which refers to chromosomes that each have a corresponding chronometer from the opposite sex parent

Question 13

Interphase

Answer 13

Phase in cell cycle where cells grow

Question 14

Meiosis

Answer 14

Cell division that results in daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent

Question 15

Mitosis

Answer 15

Cell division where nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes

Question 16

Segregation

Answer 16

Separation of alleles during gamete formation

Question 17

Sexual reproduction

Answer 17

Type of reproduction in which cells from two patents unite to form the first cell of a new organism

Question 18

Spore

Answer 18

Reproductive body of an organism