Exploring Cell Division Processes

What shape does DNA resemble?

• Circular loop

• Single strand

• Double helix

• Triple helix

What is the primary function of genes?

• To form proteins

• To replicate DNA

• To produce energy

• To create cells

What is the result of mitosis in terms of cell genetics?

• Cells without DNA

• Cells with mixed DNA

• Cells with unique DNA

• Cells with identical DNA

What is the main purpose of cloning in nature?

• To reduce population

• To create new species

• To repair damaged cells

• To introduce genetic variation

Why is sexual reproduction important for species?

• To maintain genetic consistency

• To simplify reproduction

• To reduce genetic information

• To increase genetic variation

During meiosis, what happens to the chromosome pairs?

• They split

• They remain unchanged

• They disappear

• They duplicate

How many chromosomes do human gametes typically have after meiosis?

• 46

• 12

• 23

• 92

What is the outcome when gametes combine during fertilization?

• A cell with no chromosomes

• A cell with half the usual chromosomes

• A cell with doubled chromosomes

• A cell with a unique set of chromosomes

What is the significance of DNA swapping during meiosis?

• It stabilizes genetic traits

• It simplifies genetic makeup

• It decreases genetic defects

• It increases genetic variation

What is the final product of meiosis?

• Gametes

• Parent cells

• Daughter cells

• Somatic cells