Genetic Code and Cell Division Concepts

Genetic Code and Cell Division Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the processes of mitosis and meiosis, explaining how cells divide and the differences between these two types of cell division. It details the stages of mitosis and meiosis, highlighting key differences and the importance of each process in genetic variation. The tutorial also explains the genetic code, how codons translate into amino acids, and introduces the concept of epigenetics, which involves factors affecting gene expression beyond the DNA sequence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference in the number of daughter cells produced by mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis produces two daughter cells, while meiosis produces four.

Mitosis produces more daughter cells than meiosis.

Both mitosis and meiosis produce the same number of daughter cells.

Mitosis produces four daughter cells, while meiosis produces two.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which stage of mitosis involves the chromosomes aligning at the cell's equator?

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate?

Telophase

Prophase

Anaphase

Metaphase

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of crossing over during meiosis?

It ensures identical daughter cells.

It reduces the number of chromosomes.

It increases genetic variation.

It duplicates the genetic material.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many haploid cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

Eight

Two

Four

Six

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of stop codons in the genetic code?

They initiate protein synthesis.

They duplicate genetic information.

They code for amino acids.

They terminate protein synthesis.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a stop codon?

CAA

AUG

UAA

GCU

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