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Unit 6 - Mitosis/Meiosis Study Guide Flashcards

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1
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There are two parts of the cell life cycle, mitosis and interphase.

A

False - Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

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During meiosis I, homologous chromosome pairs are separated when the centromeres split apart.

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False

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3
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The chromosomes shown in diagram are in which state of mitosis?

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Anaphase

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Which of the graphs in diagram shows the correct changes in the amount of DNA in a cell as it moves through one cell cycle?

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C

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5
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The diagram illustrates which stage of mitosis?

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Metaphase

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The cell cycle is regulated by

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cyclins

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Which checkpoint has this cell just passed?

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G2

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The typical growth period of a cell occurs during which stage of the cell cycle?

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G1

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9
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Crossing over would most likely occur during which stage of the cell cycle?

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when homologous chromosomes line up in pairs

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10
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What is the role of the spindle fibers?

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They move chromosomes in the cell

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During which phase of meiosis do homologous pairs of chromosomes line up next to one another along the equator?

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Metaphase I

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12
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Which stage of meiosis is represented in diagram?

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Metaphase I

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In plant cells, cytokinesis begins with a furrow that pinches the cell.

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False

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By the end of prophase, each of the following has occurred except ____.

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Lining up of chromosomes in the cell

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Which of the cells depicted in the line graph in the diagram are most likely cancerous?

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A

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Why is the synthesis stage called this?

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Because DNA synthesis is taking place

17
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A cell has 12 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?

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12

18
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The cell in diagram is undergoing mitosis. Which stage of mitosis will follow this one?

A

Metaphase

19
Q

DNA replication occurs during

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Interphase

20
Q

The numbers in diagram represent the chromosome number found in each of the dog cells shown. The processes that are occurring at A and B are ____.

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Meiosis and Fertilization

21
Q

Which is the best description of the events that take place during anaphase II?

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Sister chromatids are separated and pulled to opposite sides of the cell.

22
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The typical human body cell contains 46 chromosomes. How many chromosomes are found in a typical human sperm?

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23
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Consider the cell labeled X in the diagram containing 4 chromosomes. Which of the four cells below it represents a healthy gamete that could be produced from this cell?

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