Biology Unit 3 Review

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How many chromosomes are in the new cells of meiosis?

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23

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

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How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?

Back

2

Front

Chromosomes that are organized in pairs, are the same size, and have the same genes are called _______ chromosomes.

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homologous

Front

How many chromosomes does a human cell have?

Back

46

Front

What is the process called by which a cell divides to form two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

Front

What is the term for the genetic material found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?

Back

DNA

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What is the main purpose of meiosis?

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To produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

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What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and Mitotic phase.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells have two sets (2n).