WorksheetsTeam Challenge #4 (Ch.12 - 13 and 16 - 17)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 22mins
In the most fascinating biology class ever, Tyler, Kourtney, and Sydney are learning about the amazing world of cell division. Which of the following best describes the kinetochore, the tiny hero of the chromosome world?
A structure composed of several proteins that associate with the centromere region of a chromosome and that can bind to spindle microtubules.
The centromere region of a metaphase chromosome at which the DNA can bind with spindle proteins.
The ring of actin microfilaments that will cause the appearance of the cleavage furrow.
The core of proteins that forms the cell plate in a dividing plant cell.
The array of vesicles that will form between two dividing nuclei and give rise to the metaphase plate.
Jennifer and Tyler are on a thrilling adventure through the cell cycle! At which stage of either the somatic or gametic cell cycle would the structure shown in the image be pulled apart? Join them in their quest to find out!
At telophase of mitosis
At anaphase of meiosis I
At anaphase of meiosis II only
At telophase of meiosis I
At anaphase of mitosis and at anaphase of meiosis II
Tristan and Sydney are curious about how traits are passed down in their family. Which of the following is responsible for transmitting genes from one generation to the next?
messenger RNA
gametes
somatic cells
mitosis
protein
Imagine Tristan and Sydney are discussing biology. Tristan says, "Fertilization leads to a zygote, but what does meiosis lead to?" Can you help Sydney answer?
mitosis
diploid
chromosome
replication
gamete
Sheldon and Habiba are exploring the fascinating world of cells! They have discovered a cell under the microscope. Can you help them determine which phase this cell is in?
mitotic metaphase
mitotic metaphase or meiosis I metaphase
meiosis I metaphase
meiosis II metaphase or mitotic metaphase
meiosis II or meiosis I metaphase
Join Sheldon, Sydney, and Ashley on a DNA adventure! In what order do the following enzymes and polypeptides act during DNA replication?
a) single-strand binding proteins
b) helicase
c) primase
d) ligase
e) DNA polymerase I
b, a, c, e, d
d, a, c, b, e
e, c, d, a , b
e, d, c, b, a
c, a, b, d, e
Aubrey and Griffin are exploring the wonders of biology! Which of the following is the best example of gene expression?
A frog adapts to variations in its environmental temperature.
Mouse fur color results from pigment formed by gene-encoded enzymes.
DNA is replicated during the S phase of the cell cycle.
Homologous pairs of chromosomes separate during anaphase of meiosis.
A mutation alters the sequence of a region of DNA.
Heather and Griffin are exploring the world of genetics. They stumble upon a mysterious gene sequence and need your help to decode it! The template strand of this gene includes the sequence 3′-G C C A C G T A T C A G-5′. Can you help them find the correct complementary strand?
5'-C G G T G C A T A G T-5'
3'-C G G T G C A T A G T-3'
5'-C G G T G C A T A G T-3'
3'-C G G T G C A T A G T-3'
5'-T G A T A C G T G G C-3'
Aubrey and Heather are on a mission to decode a secret message hidden in the mRNA sequence AUGCCAGUAUGA. Can you help them crack the code and reveal the correct amino acid sequence?
Met-Pro-Ala-Val
Met-Pro-Val
Tyr-Gly-His
Tyr-Gly-Arg-His
Habiba and Sheldon are exploring the world of genetics. They stumble upon a mysterious codon: CAG. Can you help them determine which amino acid it represents?
Aspartic Acid
Histidine
Glutamine
Methionine
