The development of insects such as the fruit fly, Drosophila, consists of two phases. The larva emerges from the egg and after a period of growth, changes into an adult. The adult insect is very different from the larva. The precursor cells for the adult structures are present in small clusters (the imaginal discs) inside the larva. During the larval stage the disc cells do not play a role. However, during metamorphosis the disc cells start to divide and develop into specific adult structures. Compare and contrast the Drosophila development to the development of C. elegans .

In both C. elegans and Drosophila, a cell's final specialization can be mapped early in the animal's development.

In both C. elegans and Drosophila, specialized cells are formed from totipotent stem cells.

In both C. elegans and Drosophila, specialized cells develop from flexible cells in the adult.

The development of insects such as the fruit fly, Drosophila, consists of two phases. The larva emerges from the egg and after a period of growth, changes into an adult. The adult insect is very different from the larva. The precursor cells for the adult structures are present in small clusters (the imaginal discs) inside the larva. During the larval stage the disc cells do not play a role. However, during metamorphosis the disc cells start to divide and develop into specific adult structures. Compare and contrast the Drosophila development to the development of C. elegans .

In both C. elegans and Drosophila, cells differentiate into a number of distinct cell types.

In both C. elegans and Drosophila, specialized cells are formed from totipotent stem cells.

In both C. elegans and Drosophila, specialized cells develop from flexible cells in the adult.

At present, stem cell–based therapies are the clinical standard of care for only a few conditions, including leukemia and macular degeneration. Before stem cell therapies can be ethically approved for other conditions, all of the safety assessments below should be confirmed except for which one?

Stem cell treatment should not overrun costs.

Stem cell treatment should not cause tumors.

Stem cells should not have harmful mutations.

Stem cells should not spread beyond the site of the transplant.

What structure is found in prokaryotic cells but not eukaryotic cells?

a single, circular DNA chromosome found in the cytoplasm

a chromosome that contains many histones

a shorter, condensed chromosome in the nucleus

a chromosome found within a membrane-bound nucleus

The p53 protein is involved in DNA repair and in triggering cell death when repair is not possible. Which of the following is not a reason why some cancers are associated with defective p53 genes?

because in cells with damaged DNA, p53 protein levels rise and cause apoptosis

because cells with damaged DNA grow and divide uncontrollably

because cells with damaged DNA are not triggered to die

because cell growth and division is no longer regulated by p53 protein

Which of the following happens when cancer occurs?

The control of the cell cycle is impaired.

Cells cannot pass the G1 checkpoint.

Apoptosis or programmed cell death takes place.

The cells can no longer enter the cell cycle.

Which of the following statements is not typical for cancer cells?

They may form tumors that metastasize

Look at the picture. What does it represent?

Differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized.

Specialized blastocyst cells become stem cells in the adult.

The outer cells of the blastocyst become the embryo.

The inner mass of cells of the blastocyst will form the specialized cells in the body.

Look at the picture. What does it represent?

The inner mass of cells of the blastocyst will form the specialized cells in the body.

Specialized blastocyst cells become stem cells in the adult.

The outer cells of the blastocyst become the embryo.

Miller and Levine Biology Chapter 11 Review

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This quiz comprehensively covers cell growth, division, and differentiation for high school biology students at the 9th-12th grade level. The questions assess fundamental concepts including the relationship between cell surface area and volume, the cell cycle phases (G1, S, G2, and M), mitosis stages (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase), and the molecular mechanisms that control cellular reproduction. Students must understand the mathematical principles governing cell size limitations, distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction in various organisms, and analyze the structure and function of chromosomes, including DNA packaging with histone proteins. The quiz also explores advanced topics such as cell differentiation, stem cell biology (comparing embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells), cancer biology including the role of p53 protein and apoptosis, and developmental biology using model organisms like C. elegans and Drosophila. Students need strong analytical skills to interpret diagrams, compare cellular processes, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different reproductive strategies based on environmental conditions. Created by Lori Murphy, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes throughout the cell biology unit, functioning effectively as a summative assessment tool, homework assignment for reinforcing complex concepts, or structured review session before major examinations. Teachers can utilize individual question sets for targeted warmup activities focusing on specific topics like mitosis phases or stem cell applications, while the complete quiz provides thorough formative assessment data on student understanding of cellular processes. The varied question formats, including multiple choice, classification, and diagram interpretation, support differentiated learning styles and help students prepare for standardized biology assessments. This quiz aligns with Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS1-4 (modeling cell division and differentiation) and HS-LS1-5 (environmental factors affecting gene expression), while also supporting Common Core mathematical practices through surface area to volume ratio calculations and data analysis components.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a cubical cell with 2-cm sides doubles the dimensions of its sides, what change occurs to the ratio of its surface area to volume?

The ratio is quartered.

The ratio is quadrupled.

The ratio is doubled.

The ratio is halved.

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the side of a cubical cell doubled, what would the cell then require? Select all the correct answers.

eight times more nutrients

four times more nutrients

to excrete eight times more waste

to excrete four times more waste

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a useful purpose is served by cell division in a multicellular organism?

to ensure that a cell does not become too large

to produce new cells during an organism's growth

to ensure all cells remain undifferentiated

to replace damaged cells and tissues

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Bacteria reproduce _ through cell fission. However, in another process, a tube of cytoplasm can temporarily connect two bacterial cells. Some DNA passes through this tube. Like __ reproduction, this process causes genetic variation. However, it does not produce offspring.

sexually, sexual

asexually, asexual

sexually, asexual

asexually, sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Paramecium is a single-celled protozoan. The graph shows a typical growth curve for a colony of Paramecium. Two Paramecium cells sometimes engage in a sexual process in which genetic materials are exchanged, but no new cells are produced. Which additional observation would provides the strongest evidence that Paramecium reproduces asexually?

The colony begins decreasing in number after Day 14.

The cells in the colony are genetically different from one another.

The cells in the colony become smaller over time.

The cells in the colony are genetically identical.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If an organism is successful in a particular environment,
__ reproduction is .

asexual, advantageous

asexual, disadvantageous

sexual, advantageous

sexual, disadvantageous

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

However, if an environment changes, some offspring of
_ reproduction may have a better chance of survival and reproductive success than others in a population because of _____.

asexual, genetic variability

asexual, genetic stability

sexual, genetic variability

sexual, genetic stability

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

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Miller and Levine Biology Chapter 11 Review

53 questions

If a cubical cell with 2-cm sides doubles the dimensions of its sides, what change occurs to the ratio of its surface area to volume?

If the side of a cubical cell doubled, what would the cell then require? Select all the correct answers.

Which of the following is NOT a useful purpose is served by cell division in a multicellular organism?

Bacteria reproduce _ through cell fission. However, in another process, a tube of cytoplasm can temporarily connect two bacterial cells. Some DNA passes through this tube. Like __ reproduction, this process causes genetic variation. However, it does not produce offspring.

If an organism is successful in a particular environment,
__ reproduction is .

However, if an environment changes, some offspring of
_ reproduction may have a better chance of survival and reproductive success than others in a population because of _____.

Which is label A indicating?

Which is label B indicating?

Which is label D indicating?

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If a cubical cell with 2-cm sides doubles the dimensions of its sides, what change occurs to the ratio of its surface area to volume?

If the side of a cubical cell doubled, what would the cell then require? Select all the correct answers.

Which of the following is NOT a useful purpose is served by cell division in a multicellular organism?

Bacteria reproduce _______ through cell fission. However, in another process, a tube of cytoplasm can temporarily connect two bacterial cells. Some DNA passes through this tube. Like ________ reproduction, this process causes genetic variation. However, it does not produce offspring.

If an organism is successful in a particular environment, ______________ reproduction is ____________.

However, if an environment changes, some offspring of _________ reproduction may have a better chance of survival and reproductive success than others in a population because of _____________.

Which is label A indicating?

Which is label B indicating?

Which is label D indicating?

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__ reproduction is .

However, if an environment changes, some offspring of
_ reproduction may have a better chance of survival and reproductive success than others in a population because of _____.