Virginia Biology SOL Review, part 1

Front

What shape represents a male in a pedigree?

Back

Square

Front

Which phase is NOT a part of mitosis?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the structure labeled X in cell division?

Back

Centriole

Front

In which phase are chromatids pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What phylum do crabs belong to?

Back

Arthropod

Front

What is the primary function of the centriole in cell division?

Back

To help organize the mitotic spindle during cell division.

Front

Define mitosis.

Back

The process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

Front

What are the four main phases of mitosis?

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What is the difference between a chromatid and a chromosome?

Back

A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome.

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To separate the chromatids and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.