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Chromosomes - IB Bio - 3.2

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many pairs of chromosomes are in your cells?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

13

d)

42

2.

A Goat has 60 chromosomes in its somatic cells. What is the haploid number?

a)

60

b)

30

c)

34

d)

120

3.

A dog has 78 chromosomes in its body cells. What is the diploid number?

a)

78

b)

39

c)

156

d)

34

4.
Gametes have haploid or diploid number of chromosomes?
a)
Haploid
b)
Diploid
5.

Diploid

a)

A cell that has 2 kinds of each chromosome type, symbolized by 46n

b)

A cell that has 1 kind of each chromosome type, symbolized by n

c)

A cell that has 2 kinds of each chromosome type, symbolized by 2n

d)

A cell that has 1 kind of each chromosome type, symbolized by 23n

6.

Haploid

a)

A cell that has 2 kinds of each chromosome type, symbolized by 46n

b)

A cell that has 1 kind of each chromosome type, symbolized by n

c)

A cell that has 2 kinds of each chromosome type, symbolized by 2n

d)

A cell that has 1 kind of each chromosome type, symbolized by 23n

7.

Homologous chromosome

a)

2 chromosomes with different genes but matching alleles

b)

2 chromosomes with different genes and possible different alleles

c)

2 chromosomes with matching genes and always matching alleles

d)

2 chromosomes with matching genes but possible different alleles

8.

The number of human chromosomes is

a)

23

b)

46

c)

92

d)

64

9.

Why do chromosomes all have a homologous pair?

a)

Because DNA doubles during DNA Replication

b)

Because you get one from your mom and one from your dad

c)

Because pairs can divide easier

d)

Because DNA is awesome

10.
A chromosome is best described as a
a)
gene that has more than one form.
b)
green cell found in many plants.
c)
strand of DNA containing genetic information.
d)
reproductive cell found in certain kinds of bacteria
11.
In the diagram, which pair represents homologous chromosomes?
a)
1 and 2
b)
3 and 4
c)
2 and 5
d)
4 and 6
12.

The relationship between chromosome number and the number of genes is

a)

positively correlated

b)

negatively correlated

c)

not correlated

d)

quadratically correlated

13.

A _________________ zygote is formed when 2 ______________ gametes fuse together.

a)

diploid, haploid

b)

haploid, diploid

c)

diploid, diploid

d)

haploid, haploid

14.

Female genotype

a)

XX

b)

XY

c)

X

d)

YY

15.

Male genotype

a)

XX

b)

XY

c)

X

d)

YY

16.

Only the 'male chromosome' contains the _________ gene

a)

XY

b)

SRX

c)

SXY

d)

SRY

17.

The SRY gene causes

a)

embryonic gonads to become testes and begin secreting testosterone

b)

embryonic gonads to become ovaries and begin secreting estrogen

c)

embryonic gonads to become testes and begin secreting estrogen

d)

embryonic gonads to become ovaries and begin secreting testosterone

18.

Different species have ______________ numbers of chromosomes

a)

different

b)

the same

19.

The minimum number of chromosomes in a eukaryote is

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

46

20.

The typical number of chromosomes in a species is always

a)

even

b)

odd

c)

even or odd

21.

Humans and chimpanzees have

a)

the same number of chromosomes

b)

23 and 24 chromosomes respectively

c)

24 and 23 chromosomes respectively

d)

we don't know how many chromosomes chimpanzees have

22.

Scientist(s) that used an autoradiograph to get real images of chromosomes

a)

Cairns

b)

Chargaff

c)

Meselson and Stahl

d)

Avery

23.

Which of the following is the correct order of the technique that produced images of DNA from E. coli?

a)

DNA exposed to photographic film, DNA Replication occurs, DNA mixed with radioactive thymine, film is developed

b)

DNA exposed to photographic film, DNA mixed with radioactive thymine, DNA Replication occurs, film is developed

c)

DNA Replication occurs, DNA mixed with radioactive thymine, DNA exposed to photographic film, film is developed

d)

DNA mixed with radioactive thymine, DNA Replication occurs, DNA exposed to photographic film, film is developed

24.

Which is NOT a conclusion brought about by the imaging of chromosomes using autoradiography?

a)

prokaryotic cells have circular DNA

b)

the length of chromosomes from prokaryotic cells

c)

DNA Replication is semi-conservative

d)

prokaryotic cells have a singular origin or replication

25.

Which of the following is the correct sequence for creating a karyogram?

a)

a sample of cells is collected, drugs are used to inhibit mitosis, chromosomes are separated, chromosomes are stained, chromosomes are photographed, chromosomes are organized

b)

drugs are used to inhibit mitosis, a sample of cells is collected, chromosomes are separated, chromosomes are stained, chromosomes are photographed, chromosomes are organized

c)

a sample of cells is collected, drugs are used to inhibit mitosis, chromosomes are separated, chromosomes are stained, chromosomes are organized, chromosomes are photographed

d)

a sample of cells is collected, drugs are used to inhibit mitosis, chromosomes are stained, chromosomes are separated, chromosomes are photographed, chromosomes are organized

26.

A karyotype is ______________ and a karyogram is __________________

a)

an organized visual of the chromosomes lined up from largest to smallest ; the # and type of chromosomes in an organism

b)

the # and type of chromosomes in an organism ; an organized visual of the chromosomes lined up from largest to smallest

27.

Which fetal sampling method gets cells from the placental tissue?

a)

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

b)

Amniocentesis

c)

Ultrasound

d)

Caesarean section

28.

Which fetal sampling method gets cells from the amniotic fluid?

a)

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

b)

Amniocentesis

c)

Ultrasound

d)

Caesarean section

29.
a)

Normal

b)

Triple X Syndrome (Trisomy X)

c)

Down's Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

d)

Edwards' syndrome (Trisomy 18)

e)

Klinefelter's Syndrome (XXY)

30.

By looking at the chromosomes is this individual biologically male or female? How do you know?

a)

Female, because they have two X chromosomes

b)

Male, because they have one X and one Y chromosome

31.

This is called Turners syndrome, can you notice the mutation in the chromosomes?

a)

Both chromosomes 1 are bent

b)

There are too many chromosomes

c)

There are too many of chromosome 3

d)

There is no Y chromosome

32.
a)

Normal

b)

Triple X Syndrome (Trisomy X)

c)

Down's Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

d)

Edwards' syndrome (Trisomy 18)

e)

Klinefelter's Syndrome (XXY)