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Disease Storyline Review

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How are mitosis and meiosis SIMILAR

a)

both go through cytokinesis (cells fully separate when dividing)

b)

both produce 2 daughter cells

c)

both produce genetically identical new cells

d)

both go through PMAT once

2.

Sperm and egg cells are produced during

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

neither

d)

both

3.

Body cells are produced during

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

neither

d)

both

4.

Genetically identical cells are produced during

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

neither

d)

both

5.

Genetically different cells are produced during

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

neither

d)

both

6.

What is the purpose of cellular division through mitosis?

a)

to encourage genetic diversity through sexual reproduction

b)

for general growth and repair

7.

What is the purpose of meiosis

a)

to encourage genetic diversity through sexual reproduction

b)

for growth and repair

8.

During the cell cycle, which phase does cell growth and DNA replication occur?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Metaphase

9.

What gene is often mutated to become inactive that could lead to cancers?

a)

p53

b)

EVR1

c)

p57

d)

helicase

10.

True or False: the more a cell divides, the more likely it is to have its DNA mutate and become cancerous.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

When a virus infects a cell, it _________

a)

forces mitosis to start

b)

injects its DNA into the host DNA

c)

turns off the checkpoints in the cell cycle

d)

all of the above

12.

Genetic mutations that are inherited are passed down from parents. Does this happen during mitosis or meiosis?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

13.

Genetic mutations that happen after conception (not inherited) are due to

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

14.

What can cancer cells do that normal cells cannot?

a)

they do everything the same

b)

go through cellular division

c)

regenerate their telomeres, allowing them to not age

15.

What is the best description of a chromosome?

a)

tightly wound DNA that is ready for cell division

b)

long stretched strands of DNA

c)

molecules that form cells

16.

What is the purpose of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

a)

to be annoying to the cell

b)

to ensure the cell is the correct size, the DNA was replicated correctly, and the chromosomes line up correctly

c)

to allow mutations to move through the cell cycle

17.

Do you feel ready for your Post-Test on Monday?

a)

Yes, totally!

b)

No, not at all...

c)

I've got a lot to study

d)

We're getting there!