Genetics Unit Test Review

Front

What is the longest part of the cell cycle where cells spend most of their time?

Back

Interphase

Front

What best describes the structure of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis if they originally had 8 chromosomes?

Back

8 chromosomes.

Front

What is the first phase of Mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the process called in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

Back

Replication

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

Front

What is a chromosome?

Back

A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

Front

What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

Back

The double helix structure allows for the stable storage of genetic information and replication.