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Cell Reproduction- EOC Review

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of cells undergo mitosis?

a)

all body cells

b)

only gametes (sex cells)

2.

What is mitosis used for in the body?

a)

Creation of sex cells

b)

Movement

c)

Growth and repair

d)

Sexual reproduction

3.

A human sex cell (such as an egg cell or sperm cell) has just been made in meiosis. How many chromosomes should it have? (hint: a normal human body cell has 46 chromosomes).

a)

11

b)

23

c)

46

d)

48

4.

The lion (Pantera leo) has 19 chromosomes in its gametes (sex cells). How many chromosomes are in its body cells?

a)

19

b)

9.5

c)

38

d)

76

5.

The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) has 22 chromosomes in its body cell. How many chromosomes are in its gametes (sex cells)?

a)

22

b)

11

c)

44

d)

5.5

6.
Decide if the following describes mitosis, meiosis, or both. Creates gametes. 
a)
Mitosis
b)
Meiosis
c)
Both
7.

Gametes are

a)

egg and sperm

b)

egg only

c)

sperm only

d)

body cells

8.
The structures that hold together sister chromatids
a)
tissues
b)
chromosomes
c)
spindle
d)
centromeres
9.

If there are 20 chromosomes in the nucleus before mitosis how many will there be in each new daughter cell after cytokinesis?

a)

20

b)

10

c)

40

d)

200

10.
Before cells can divide, what must be copied?
a)
mitochondria
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
Cell Wall
11.
In which phase does the cell spend most of it's life?
a)
Interphase
b)
Nuclear Division
c)
Telophase
d)
Mitosis
12.

In what phase of Interphase does DNA divide rapidly?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

13.

DNA is packed into __________

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Centrioles

c)

Spindles

d)

Chromatids

14.

The division of a cells cytoplasm at the end of mitosis or meiosis, bringing about the separation into two daughter cells.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Chromatin

d)

Centromere

15.

A cell that contains 2 copies of each chromosome. (2N)

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

c)

Zygote

d)

1N

16.

Cells that have one copy of each chromosome. (1N)

a)

2N

b)

Diploid

c)

3N

d)

Haploid

17.

Reproductive cells that are haploid (1N).

a)

Gamete

b)

Zygote

c)

Diploid

d)

Haploid

18.

Chromosomes that are the same size and carry the same genes are called what?

a)

Sister Chromosomes

b)

Sister Chromatids

c)

Homologous Chromosomes

d)

Centromeresn

19.

At the end of meiosis II, how does the DNA in each of the four new cells compare to the DNA from the original cell?

a)

half as much and genetically the same as the original

b)

twice as much and genetically the same as the original

c)

half as much and genetically different from the original

d)

twice as much and genetically different from the original

20.

The diagram shows a bacterial cell dividing. What is an ADVANTAGE of this type of reproduction?

a)

It is a slow process.

b)

Only one parent is required.

c)

New genetic combinations are created

d)

Offspring are well adapted to a changing environment

21.

Meiosis results in the formation of ___.

a)

two genetically different, diploid cells

b)

four genetically identical, haploid cells.

c)

two genetically identical ,diploid cells.

d)

four genetically different, haploid cells.

22.

Crossing over in Prophase I of meiosis results in _____.

a)

a female genotype.

b)

genetic diversity.

c)

a phenotype replication.

d)

a  male genotype.

23.

All of the following circumstances, EXCEPT ___________ can produce new combinations of genetic traits in sperm and eggs that are different from the parents.

a)

errors during meiosis

b)

errors during mitosis

c)

crossing over during meiosis

d)

mutations due to exposure to chemicals

24.

Mutations can occur in the chromosomes of all types of cells. Mutations that are passed onto offspring must occur in ____.

a)

gametes

b)

body cells.

c)

stem cells. 

d)

somatic cells.

25.

The diagram shows a bacterial cell dividing. What is a DISADVANTAGE of this type of reproduction?

a)

It is a slow process.

b)

Only one parent is required.

c)

New genetic combinations are created.

d)

Offspring are not well adapted to a changing environment.

26.

What is one distinct DISADVANTAGE of sexual reproduction?

a)

Organisms that sexually reproduce do not produce much genetic variety.

b)

Sexual reproduction, unlike asexual reproduction, can rapidly produce too many new offspring.

c)

Sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms.

d)

Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are all equally vulnerable to the same diseases, predators, and other environmental pressures.

27.

Which is an ADVANTAGE of sexual reproduction?

a)

Two parents are required.

b)

Only one parent is required.

c)

It leads to genetically diverse offspring.

d)

It leads to genetically identical offspring.