GB2022S2 Quiz 1 Mitosis and Chromosomes

What is a gene? (Select only ONE answer)

• A specific sequence of nucleotides (A,G,T,C)

• A long stretch of DNA

• A code for some part of your body

• All of the other answers are correct.

Which of these are true?

• Chromosomes are long chains of DNA with different genes.

• DNA is made of a long chain of chromosomes.

• Genes are made up of long strands of Chromosomes

• Proteins are made up of genes.

Cancer is described as being unregulated cell division. Which term is most similar to the word "regulated"?

• fixed

• ignored

• unleashed

• controlled

Radiation or Chemotherapy is used to fight cancer cells. Why are cancer cells targeted?

• cancer cells are larger and older

• cancer cells are green

• cancer cells divide more often and quicker

• cancer cells are more fragile than normal cells.

This cell is most likely in which phase?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase