WorksheetsChapter 6
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following organisms have a singe, circular chromosome?
eukaryote
protist
animal
prokaryote
Which of the following organisms have a multiple, linear chromosomes?
eukaryote
archaea
bacteria
prokaryote
In eukaryotic cells, where is the DNA located (one word - organelle name)?
(a)
Prokaryotic cells sometimes contain small circular pieces of DNA that are non-essential to the organism. What are these pieces of DNA called?
chromosomes
plasmids
chromatin
mitosis
In prokaryotic cells, where is the DNA located (one word - organelle name)?
(a)
A structure that carries genetic information and consists of DNA and proteins is known as a (a) (chromosome, gene, or trait)?
The functional unit of DNA that codes for specific traits is known as a (a) (chromosome, gene, or trait)?
An organisms characteristics are known as (a) (chromosome, gene, or traits)?
All somatic cells are diploid.
True
False
Gametic cells are haploid meaning they contain...
two matched sets of chromosomes
the entire genome
one set of chromosomes
four matched sets of chromosomes
If a skin cell of an organism has 64 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be in a gamete of that same organism?
64
128
57
32
If a sperm cell of an organism has 10 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be in a somatic cell of that same organism?
5
10
15
20
During which phase of interphase is the cell undergoing normal metabolic activity?
G1
G0
S
G2
During which phase of interphase is the cell in when it is not actively dividing (resting)?
G1
G0
S
G2
During which phase of interphase is the cell replicating DNA?
G1
G0
S
G2
During which phase of interphase is the cell growing and preparing for cell division?
G1
G0
S
G2
When a chromosome replicates, it is attached at the centromere to its?
chromosome
gene
sister chromatid
homologous chromosomes
When a chromosomes are with their matched pair that carries the same genes (one from each parent)?
chromosome
gene
sister chromatid
homologous chromosomes
During which phase of mitosis has spindle fibers form from centrioles at the poles, the nucleus breaks down, and chromatic condenses into chromosomes?
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
During which phase of mitosis has chromosomes lined up in the middle of the cell and spindle fibers attached to their centromere?
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
During which phase of mitosis has chromosomes separate and chromatids migrate to the poles?
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
During which phase of mitosis has nuclear membrane reform, chromosomes decondense into chromatin, and spindle fibers breaking down?
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
Which phase describes where cells spend the majority of their life?
Interphase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Which phase describes the division of the nuclear contents?
Interphase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Which phase describes the division of the cytoplasm to produce two daughter cells?
Interphase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
During cytokinesis in animal cells ____________ is formed.
cleavage furrow
cell plate
During cytokinesis in plant cells ____________ is formed.
cleavage furrow
cell plate
Which of the following checkpoints is a restriction point?
G1
G2
M
Which of the following checkpoints checks for cell size, reserves, and any replication errors?
G1
G2
M
Which of the following checkpoints looks for adequate attachment of spindle fibers to sister chromatids?
G1
G2
M
Disease caused by uncontrolled cell division (one word)?
(a)
When prokaryotic cells undergo cell division, it is called?
mitosis
binary fission
cytokinesis
parthenogenesis
FtsZ proteins direct the formation of a ____________ that eventually forms the new cell wall of the daughter cells.
cell plate
cytoskeleton
septum
cleavage furrow
