Biology Semester Exam Review

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What type of inheritance involves multiple genes contributing to a single trait, resulting in a range of phenotypes?

Back

Polygenic traits

Front

What are non-cancerous tumors called?

Back

Benign

Front

What are cancerous tumors called?

Back

Malignant

Front

What does the term 'permeable' mean in biological contexts?

Back

Things can pass through.

Front

If a heterozygous pink-horned unicorn is crossed with another heterozygous pink-horned unicorn, what is the probability of producing a purple-horned unicorn?

Back

25%.

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis where the chromosomes become visible?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the process by which cells divide to form two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

Back

Genotype

Front

What is the observable physical characteristic of an organism called?

Back

Phenotype