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Cell Reproduction

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT a phase of the cell cycle?

a)

Interphase

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Mitosis

d)

Duplication

2.

Select ALL stages of Interphase

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

3.

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow in size?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

4.

In which stage of the cell cycle does the DNA replicate?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

5.

A process where one cell forms two identical daughter calls is called...

a)

cell cycle

b)

interphase

c)

meiosis

d)

cytokinesis

6.

The following describes_________________________ during mitosis. The chromatin condenses and spindle fibers form at each side of the cell. The chromosomes begin to form and nuclear membrane disappears.

a)

prophase

b)

anaphase

c)

metaphase

d)

telophase

7.

The following describes_________________________ during mitosis. The chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome at the centromere.

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

8.

Human somatic sells contain 46 chromosomes; during meiosis, haploid SEX CELLS are formed with ________ chromosomes each.

a)

46

b)

23

c)

92

d)

54

9.

How many chromosomes do human somatic cells (body cells) have?

a)

23

b)

48

c)

46

d)

92

10.

When you start with 1 cell, at the end of mitosis, how many identical cells will you have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

After meiosis is complete how many cells will there be?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

After mitosis is complete, the new cells:

a)

are all identical

b)

are half identical and half different

c)

are all different

d)

are all stretched out

13.
Place these cells in order of mitosis.
a)
A, B, C, D, E
b)
B, E, D, A, C
c)
C, E, A, D, B
d)
B, D, A, E, C
14.
Which part of the Cell Cycle takes the longest?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Cytokinesis
15.
What part of the cell cycle results in the splitting of the new cells?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Metaphase
d)
Cytokinesis
16.
What does DNA Replication mean?
a)
DNA is made.
b)
DNA makes new cells. 
c)
DNA copies itself.
d)
DNA starts the cell cycle.
17.
In what phase does chromatin condense to form chromosomes?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Anaphase
18.
In what phase do the chromosomes get pulled apart into sister chromatid to opposite sides of the cell?
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Anaphase
19.
What can the cell cycle also be called?
a)
Cell growth
b)
DNA Replication
c)
Preparation for Mitosis
d)
Cell Divison
20.
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Interphase
21.
During which part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
S phase
22.
DNA is replicated during the ______ phase of the cell cycle.
a)
G1
b)
Synthesis
c)
G2
d)
G0
23.
Structure B is pointing to the _____. 
a)
chromosome
b)
centromere
c)
DNA
d)
chromatid
24.
Structure C is pointing to one ____. 
a)
sister chromatid
b)
chromosome
c)
centromere
d)
gene
25.

How many chromosomes are normally found in human body cells?

a)

46

b)

23

c)

26

d)

44

26.
What is the name of the structure labeled X?
a)
Centriole
b)
Centrosome
c)
Chromatid
d)
Chromosome 
27.

In which cell below would a student likely observe a cell plate during mitosis?

a)

rat muscle cell

b)

alligator stomach cell

c)

onion root cell

d)

human lung cell

28.

Which is used to repair or grow cell?

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

replication

d)

transcription

29.

Meiosis is the _____.

a)

division of sex cells

b)

division of body cells

30.

Which of the following is a sex cell?

a)

sperm

b)

bone

c)

heart

d)

muscle

31.

Where does Mitosis take place?

a)

where growth and repair are happening

b)

in your hair cells only

c)

in your blood cells only

32.
When a cell divides, what do we call the 2 new cells?
a)
mother cells
b)
father cells
c)
daughter cells
d)
son cells
33.
What type of cells may never undergo mitosis and make new cells?
a)
blood cells
b)
skin cells
c)
nerve cells
d)
stomach cells
34.
In which type of cells will mitosis occur?
a)
egg cells
b)
sperm cells
c)
jail cells
d)
Body cells except the sperm and egg cells
35.
What is the name of the process in which DNA (genetic information) is exchanged during meiosis?
a)
crossing under
b)
crossing over
c)
melding
d)
blending
36.
In meiosis, the haploid number of chromosomes in a human sex cell is:
a)
46
b)
92
c)
22
d)
23
37.
What is the diploid number of cells found in a human body cell?
a)
23
b)
46
c)
92
d)
47
38.
After meiosis is complete how many cells will there be?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
39.
Chromosomes that have corresponding traits from the opposite sex parent are called:
a)
Heterogeneous chromosomes
b)
homologous chromosomes
c)
Mother and Father chromosomes
d)
Grandmother and grandfather chromosomes
40.
Another name for a sex cell is a:
a)
gamete
b)
embryo
c)
bone cell
d)
muscle cell
41.
After meiosis is complete, the new cells:
a)
are all identical
b)
are all different
c)
are half identical and half different
d)
are all stretched out
42.
Why is sexual reproduction better than asexual reproduction?
a)
It gives an advantage to organisms to be different than the rest, if the environment changes.
b)
It is better for all organisms to be the same.
c)
It happens faster.
d)
It helps skin cells divide faster to heal wounds.
43.
The process on the left is:
The process on the right is:
a)
Left: meiosis
Right: meiosis
b)
Left: meiosis
Right: cloning
c)
Left: mitosis
Right: meiosis
d)
Left: mitosis
Right: mitosis
44.
What scientific process is being shown?
a)
Mixing
b)
Crossing under
c)
Crossing over
d)
square dancing
45.

Mitosis takes place in _____

a)

sex cells (gametes)

b)

somatic cell (non sex cells)

46.
Which process is necessary for the inherited traits of an organism to be passed along by sexual reproduction?
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
mutation
d)
fission
47.
What is it called when a sperm and egg meet?
a)
meiosis
b)
fertilization
c)
cell division
d)
mitosis
48.
The chromosomes that pair up during meiosis, are called __________ chromosomes.  
a)
homozygous 
b)
asexual
c)
homologous
d)
genes
49.
Crossing over helps promote 
a)
male genotype
b)
genetic variation
c)
DNA replication
d)
mitosis
50.
What do experts say is the most common form of Down Syndrome?
a)
Trisomy 47
b)
Trisomy 46
c)
Trisomy 21
d)
Trisomy 23
51.
Females have ____ and males have _____ chromosomes.
a)
XX, XY
b)
XY, XX
c)
XX, XX
d)
XY, XY
52.
What is this?
a)
Trisomy 13
b)
Monosomy 21
c)
47, XXY
d)
Trisomy 21
53.
Diploid Cells are represented by
a)
2n
b)
n
c)
4n
d)
1/2 n
54.
Which of the following is a true statement about gametes?
a)
In humans, there are 22 pair of autosomes in a gamete.
b)
Gametes have a diploid number of chromosomes.
c)
Gametes are body cells
55.
A diploid cell of a normal male human contains 
a)
22 autosomes and two Y-chromosomes.
b)
22 pairs of autosomes and two Y-chromosomes.
c)
22 pairs of autosomes, one X and one Y-chromosome
d)
22 autosomes and two X-chromosomes
56.
How many cell divisions does meiosis have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
0
57.
What is a picture used to examine chromosomes called?
a)
Sonogram
b)
Electrocardiogram
c)
X-Ray
d)
Karyotype
58.
The likely cause of genetic disorders is...
a)
Nondisjunction
b)
Overfertilization
c)
Uncontrolled Meiosis
d)
Translocation
59.
Which would be considered a somatic cell?
a)
Sperm cell
b)
Egg Cell
c)
Skin Cell
d)
All of these
60.
How many Autosomes are in a typical human somatic cell?
a)
22
b)
23
c)
44
d)
46
61.
Cancer creates abnormal cells by disrupting
a)
the cell cycle
b)
red blood cell formation
c)
DNA replication
d)
ATP synthesis
62.
An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a 
a)
tumor
b)
cyst
c)
lesion
d)
polyp
63.
Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a
a)
carcinogen
b)
nicolyte
c)
pathogen
d)
retrovirus
64.
Metastasis is
a)
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
b)
the growth of tumors in the lungs
c)
cancer of the blood cells
d)
cancer that is found in connective tissues
65.
Using drugs or medicines to destroy cancer cells.
a)
chemotherapy
b)
radiation therapy
c)
cancer surgery
d)
mitotic spindling
66.
What is is called when a tumor proves to be NON cancerous?
a)
malignant
b)
benign
c)
oncogene
d)
byogene
67.
Cancer is
a)
a premature stop in the cell cycle.
b)
uncontrolled mitosis.
c)
programmed cell death.
68.
Resisting Cell Death hallmark is best described when ...
a)
When the cell blocks apoptosis
b)
When the cell evades the signal
c)
When cells grow rapidly
d)
When cells evade suppressor proteins
69.
Which of the following is not a major kind of treatment for cancer?
a)
Chemotherapy
b)
Surgery
c)
Radiation
d)
Essential oils
70.
The causes of cancer may include which of the following?
a)
environmental influences
b)
UV radiation
c)
viruses
d)
all of these
71.
Determine the sex of the individual whose karyotype is displayed in the image.
a)
female
b)
male
72.
By looking at this karyotype you can determine that this person ______ ________.
a)
has Downs Syndrome
b)
has Monosomy X (Turners Syndrome)
c)
is  normal
d)
has Trisomy 13(Patau Syndrome)
73.
What can you  determine about this person based on their karyotype?
a)
They have Turner's Syndrome (Monosomy X)
b)
They have Downs Syndrome
c)
They are normal
d)
They are male
74.

An abnormality in __________ causes more severe health problems.

a)

sex chromosomes

b)

autosome

75.

Why do we only see current chromosomal abnormalities?

a)

no discovery yet

b)

changes to dna are severe enough that embryo or organisms do not develop

c)

There is no reason

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