Ch 6 Overview of Cell Biology Quiz

The steps, or rungs, of the DNA ladder-like structure consist of complementary chemicals that are:

• acetic acids
• fatty acids
• nitrogenous bases
• sugar-phosphate compounds

During what phase of mitosis do the paired sister chromatids separate from one another to form individual daughter chromosomes?

• prophase
• metaphase
• anaphase
• telophase

In the human cell, protein synthesis occurs in which of the following locations?

• nucleus
• mitochondria
• ribosomes
• endoplasmic reticulum

Carbohydrates may also be referred to as:

• lipids
• nucleic acids
• hormones
• saccharides

Lipids are also referred to as:

• amino acids
• carbohydrates
• fats
• sugars

Which of the following is a process of reduction division?

• mitosis
• meiosis
• molecular synthesis
• amniocentesis

How many chromosomes are found in a human somatic cell?

• 13
• 23
• 44
• 46