WorksheetsMitosis & DNA Pop Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A structure in the nucleus of a cell that is made up of DNA & proteins
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleotide Base
2.
Genetic material in all living things that gives instructions to create new things & determines (decides) which genetic traits will be passed on from parent to offspring
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleotide Base
3.
The purple, yellow, red and green colors are showing us the...
a)
Chromosomes
b)
DNA
c)
Genes
d)
Nucleotide Bases
4.
A set of instructions on part of the DNA strand that code for a specific inherited trait
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleotide Base
5.
A scientist used an electron microscope and a laser to slice a nucleus in half and observe its contents. He saw 23 bundled pairs of structures inside. What are they?
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleotide Base
6.
The number 1 in this diagram is showing ...
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleus
7.
The number 2 in this diagram is showing ...
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleus
8.
The number 3 in this diagram is showing ...
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleus
9.
The number 4 in this diagram is showing ...
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleus
10.
Which number in this diagram is showing the codes for the specific instructions to make certain genetic characteristics (like eye color) actually HAPPEN?
a)
Chromosome
b)
DNA
c)
Gene
d)
Nucleus
11.
How many chromosomes are in most cells in the human body?
a)
23
b)
46
c)
92
d)
46 pairs
12.
What phase of mitosis is shown in cell #1?
a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
13.
Which phase is shown in this diagram?
a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
14.
During which phase is the cell preparing for mitosis (chromosomes become visible as rods, centrioles separate, nuclear envelope breaks down)?
a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
15.
What phase of mitosis is shown in cell #9?
a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
16.
What phase of mitosis is shown in cell #14?
a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
17.
What phase of mitosis is shown in cell that is circled?
a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
18.
What phase of mitosis is shown in the majority of the cells shown here?
a)
Interphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
19.
The purpose of mitosis is for cells to grow larger.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
During which phase is the cell preparing for mitosis (chromosomes become visible as rods, centrioles separate, nuclear envelope breaks down)?
a)
Interphase
b)
Prophase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Anaphase
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