Unit 5 - Cell Division Common Assessment

In the cell cycle diagram, which of the following represents the correct order of the phases?

• C, B, E, A, D

• C, B, A, E, D

• D, A, E, C, B

• B, E, D, C, A

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Sponges are important in aquatic ecology and they are capable of reproducing both sexually and asexually. What is an advantage to a species, such as the sponge, of being able to reproduce sexually?

• Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parents.

• Sexual reproduction allows the zygote to have twice the number of chromosomes of the parent.

• Sexual reproduction increases genetic variation within a species.

• Sexual reproduction produces a genetically improved zygote from the mutation of the parents' haploid gametes.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

During meiosis I, cells begin to divide in a way that is very similar to the process of mitosis. However, what major event takes place in meiosis I that does not occur in mitosis?

• interphase

• mutation

• chromosome replication

• crossing over

Mitosis and meiosis are both processes involved in reproduction. Which statement correctly compares mitosis and meiosis?

• Mitosis and meiosis both produce genetic variation within their daughter cells.

• Mitosis results in the production of two genetically identical diploid cells and meiosis produces four haploid cells.

• Mitosis and meiosis are both divided into only four distinct phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and interphase.

• Mitosis results in the production of two genetically identical diploid cells and meiosis produces four genetically identical haploid cells.

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