Cell Growth and Reproduction

Mitosis (asexual reproduction) results in genetically _________ offspring.

• different

• identical

• all

What is mitosis used for in the body?

• Creation of sex cells

• Movement

• Growth and repair

• Sexual reproduction

Bacteria (prokaryotic) organisms reproduce by

• Budding

• Binary fission

• Spore formation

• Vegetative reproduction

Which of the following statements are true about asexual reproduction? (chose all that apply)

• Asexual reproduction requires only one parent.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are clones of the parent.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are produced by mitosis.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are produced by meiosis.

Mitosis is responsible for creating what cells in organisms?

• Only sex cells, known as gametes

• Only skin and hair cells

• All cells, except sex cells

• All cells in sexually reproducing plants

Cellular reproduction in multicellular organisms occurs through the process of mitosis.  What is the purpose of mitosis?

• to replace old cells such as red blood cells
• to replace old chromosomes
• to form gametes (e.g. sperm and ova)
• to form new somatic cells

Which of the following best represents a replicated chromosome?

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Before a cell can divide, what must happen to its DNA?

• It replicates its DNA

• It decreases the amount of DNA in the cell

• It makes a new, different strand of DNA

• Nothing must happen to the DNA before a cell can divide

What form is DNA is in during Interphase?

• Chromatin
• Replicated Chromosome
• Unreplicated Chromosome
• Chromatids