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Cell Reproduction Review (RS 8)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What forms during prophase I of meiosis?

(a)  

2.

In a cell, what becomes larger faster?

a)

surface area

b)

volume

c)

perimeter

3.

More genetic diversity is a result of what type of reproduction?

a)

sexual

b)

mitosis

c)

asexual

4.

Which of the following represents the phases of mitosis in order?

a)

Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

b)

Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase

c)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

d)

Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase

5.

What structure helps to separate the chromosomes during mitosis?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Spindle fibers

c)

Chromatids

d)

Nuclear Envelope

6.

In this type of cell division, a cell plate is formed...

(a)  

7.

The number of chromosomes in a gamete is represented by the symbol...

a)

N

b)

Q

c)

P

d)

R

8.

If an organism's diploid number is 12, its haploid number is...

a)

5

b)

24

c)

6

d)

12

9.

Name the process that produces gametes.

(a)  

10.

Crossing over occurs during prophase I of Meiosis which causes chromosomes to exchange information.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

During which phase of Meiosis do tetrads form?

a)

prophase I

b)

prophase II

c)

metaphase I

d)

metaphase II

12.

Meiosis results in _____, ______ daughter cells

a)

2, diploid

b)

2, haploid

c)

4, diploid

d)

4, haploid

13.

The division of the nucleus is considered to be...

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

14.

Organelles do not replicate during mitosis.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Organelles and DNA replicate during interphase.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

The division of the cytoplasm is known as...

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

17.

The volume of the cell increases during cytokinesis.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Normal cell processes occur during...

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

19.

The diagram shows the process of crossing over. Which claim about crossing over in chromosomes is best supported by the diagram?

a)

Crossing over increases genetic diversity through deletion.

b)

Crossing over decreases genetic diversity through mutation.

c)

Crossing over increases genetic diversity by creating new combinations of genes.

d)

Crossing over decreases genetic diversity by inserting nucleotides into gene sequences.

20.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

21.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

22.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

23.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

24.
Compared to the number of chromosomes contained in a body cell, how many chromosomes would normally be contained in a gamete?
a)
The same number
b)
One-fourth as many
c)
Twice as many
d)
Half as many
25.
A male shark has 40 chromosomes in each of its sex cells. How many would be present in its body cells?
a)
20
b)
40
c)
80
d)
160
26.
Which process and type of resulting cells are represented?
a)
mitosis, gametes
b)
mitosis, body cells
c)
meiosis, gametes
d)
meiosis, body cells
27.

One half of a replicated chromosome is known as a...

a)

homologous chromosome

b)

centriole

c)

chromatid

d)

centromere

28.

Histones are a ____________ that DNA wraps around to form chromatin and chromosomes.

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

29.

The organelle that appears to signal cell division...

a)

chloroplast

b)

centriole

c)

chromosome

d)

nucleus

30.

Two chromatids held together by a ________________ are known as a replicated chromosome.

a)

centriole

b)

middle lamella

c)

centromere

d)

cellulose

31.

One of a pair of chromosomes that are the same in size and gene arrangement but not always identical are...

a)

homologous chromosomes

b)

chromatids

c)

replicated Chromosomes

d)

centromeres

32.

During what stage does a cell plate form in a plant?

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

33.

The cleavage furrow starts to form during...

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

34.

During which phase would the centromere split in half?

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

35.

Asters appear during...

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

36.

Nuclear envelopes reappear during...

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

37.

Chromosomes migrate toward poles during...

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

38.

Replicated chromosomes line up along the equator during...

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

39.

Nuclear membrane disappears during...

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

40.

Centrioles appear during...

a)

Mitosis- Prophase

b)

Mitosis- Metephase

c)

Mitosis- Anaphase

d)

Mitosis- Telophase

41.

The replication of (a)   happens during interphase.

42.

If an organism has 46 chromosomes in a body cell after mitosis, after meiosis each gamete has (a)   chromosomes.

43.

The type of cell production that happens twice to form 4 genetically different daughter cells is ____, while the type of cell production that happens once to form 2 genetically identical daughter cells is ____.

a)

mitosis; meiosis

b)

meiosis; mitosis

44.

Which enzyme allows retroviruses to make DNA from RNA?

a)

Retrovirase

b)

Transcriptase

c)

Reverse Transcriptase

d)

Transcripsynthase

45.

Reproductive sex cells are called...

a)

somatic cells

b)

gametes

46.

The type of asexual reproduction where cells have a hard protective coat in order to resist harsh environmental conditions is called...

a)

sporulation

b)

binary fission

c)

vegetative propagation

d)

budding

47.

In a virus, tail fiber attach to the docking site during this cycle...

a)

Lytic Cycle

b)

Lysogenic Cycle

c)

Both the Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles

48.

In a virus, the virus core immediately takes over the host DNA in this cycle...

a)

Lytic Cycle

b)

Lysogenic Cycle

c)

Both the Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles

49.

In a virus, the tail contacts and forces the virus core into the host during the...

a)

Lytic Cycle

b)

Lysogenic Cycle

c)

Both the Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles

50.

In a virus, the viral gene is replicated and passed on in the...

a)

Lytic Cycle

b)

Lysogenic Cycle

c)

Both the Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles