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Cell Cycle, Genetics, and Protein Synthesis

Total questions: 161

Worksheet time: 3hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are differences in the structure between RNA and DNA

Categorize the following

double stranded

Nitrogenous Bases: ATGC

Carries all genetic information

Deoxyribose Sugar

Single stranded

Nitrogenous Bases: AUGC

Covalent Bonds

Phosphate Groups

Carries code for one gene

Ribose Sugar

DNA
RNA
Both
2.

During transcription, this type of RNA copies DNA and moves out of the nucleus

a)

tRNA

b)

mRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

dRNA

3.

During translation, this type of RNA brings the matching amino acids to the ribosome

a)

tRNA

b)

mRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

dRNA

4.

Polypeptides (proteins) are made from

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Lipids

c)

Monosaccharides

d)

Nucleic Acid

5.

Where does transcription occur?

a)
Nucleus
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
6.
Which of these nitrogenous bases is NOT in RNA?
a)
Uracil
b)
Thymine
c)
Cytosine
d)
Guanine
7.
In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______. 
a)
cytosine
b)
adenine
c)
guanine
d)
thymine
8.

Where does translation occur?

a)

ribosome

b)

nucleus

c)

mitochondria

d)

golgi body

9.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

happens in the nucleus

happens in the ribosome

makes mRNA using DNA

tRNA brings matching amino acids to build a protein

Transcription
Translation
10.

DNA --> ATC GGC TTA

Which of the following is the complementary mRNA strand?

a)

TAG CCG AAT

b)

UAG CCG AAU

c)

TUG CCG UUT

d)

UAC GGC AAU

11.

DNA --> ATA CTA GTG

Which of the following is the complementary mRNA strand?

a)

TAG CCG AAT

b)

UAU GAU CAC

c)

TAT GAT CAC

d)

UAU GAC AAU

12.

There are 20 different amino acids!

What determines the sequence (order) of amino acids?

a)

The covalent bonds in RNA

b)

The nitrogenous bases (ATGC) in DNA

c)

The ribosomes

d)

The proteins in the nuclues

13.

The goal of protein synthesis is to...

a)

build a protein

b)

create genes

c)

make DNA

d)

make new cells

14.

Match the following

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

1.

Makes ribosomes

b)

Ribosomes

2.

Where translation occurs making proteins

c)

Vesicle

3.

The "vehicle" that transports materials

d)

Lysosome

4.

organelle that has digestive enzymes

e)

Nucleus

5.

where chromosomes are stored

15.

Which organelle is this?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

b)

Ribosome

c)

Vesicle

d)

Golgi Body

16.

Reorder the steps of protein synthesis

a)

DNA unzips to build mRNA

b)

mRNA goes to the ribosome

c)

tRNA brings the matching amino acid for each codon

d)

amino acids bond and build a polypeptide

1)
2)
3)
4)
17.

What is E?

a)

Chromosome

b)

Gene

c)

Nucleus

d)

DNA

18.

What is C?

a)

Chromosome

b)

Gene

c)

Nucleus

d)

DNA

19.

What is D?

a)

Chromosome

b)

Gene

c)

Nucleus

d)

DNA

20.

The red and blue colors in this diagram helps us see that...

a)

DNA is single stranded

b)

RNA is double stranded

c)

Both RNA and DNA are single stranded

d)

DNA is double stranded

21.

Name the process in the image

a)

Protein Synthesis

b)

DNA replication

c)

Mitosis

d)

Translation

22.

According to the diagram which codon on the strand of mRNA codes for the amino acid Leucine (Leu)?

a)

UUG

b)

UUA

c)

GUA

d)

GCC

23.

According to the diagram which amino acid is produced from the codon - AAG

a)

Lys

b)

Val

c)

Glu

d)

Ser

24.

Where do you find a codon?

a)

3 letters on DNA

b)

2 letters on RNA

c)

inside a protein

d)

3 letters on mRNA

25.

Use the codon chart to translate the mRNA strand.

mRNA --> GGA - CUG - CAA

a)

Gly - Leu - Gln

b)

Gly - Gln - Leu

c)

Cys - Phe - Leu

d)

Gly - Asn - Val

26.

Use the codon chart to translate the mRNA strand.

mRNA --> GGU - UAU - CCC

a)

Gly - Tyr - Gln

b)

Gly - Tyr - Pro

c)

Pro - Tyr - Leu

d)

Gly - Asn - Val

27.

Use the codon chart to translate the mRNA strand.

mRNA --> AGC - AAA - UUC

a)

Serine - Lysine - Phenylalanine

b)

Leucine - Tyrosine - Stop

c)

Proline - Serine - Arginine

d)

Serine - Glycine - Valine

28.

Which of the following are steps in Protein Synthesis?

(Multiple Answers)

a)

Mitosis

b)

DNA replication

c)

Translation

d)

Transcription

29.

Label the diagram.

30.

Label the diagram.

31.

Which molecules are needed for translation?

(multiple answers)

a)

DNA

b)

mRNA

c)

tRNA

d)

Amino Acids

32.

Which molecules are needed for transcription?

(multiple answers)

a)

DNA

b)

mRNA

c)

tRNA

d)

Amino Acids

33.

Which molecular process is represented in the image?

a)

Translation

b)

Mitosis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Transcription

34.

Which molecular process is represented in the image?

a)

Translation

b)

Mitosis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Transcription

35.

Which molecular process is represented in the image?

a)

Translation

b)

Mitosis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Transcription

36.

Which molecular process is represented in the image?

a)

Translation

b)

Mitosis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Transcription

37.

Reorder the steps of protein synthesis

a)

DNA is unzipped

b)

mRNA is built using DNA as a template

c)

mRNA moves from the nucleus to the ribosome

d)

tRNA brings matching amino acids

e)

amino acids bond building a polypeptide

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
38.

What does it mean when a gene is "expressed"

a)

the protein for that gene is made

b)

the gene's emotions show

c)

the cell is able to feel

d)

the gene is copied into new DNA

39.

A kangaroo has 22 chromosomes in its skin and muscle cells. How many chromosomes will be in its sex cells?

a)

22

b)

11

c)

13

d)

5.5

40.

For every trait there are two alleles because...

a)

you get one allele from each parent

b)

Traits need to have 2 instructions to work

c)

One allele would dominate your whole genome

d)

There needs to be diversity in the population

41.

Match the following

Categorize the following

a blend or mix of alleles

1 dominant allele

both alleles show

Incomplete Dominance
Complete Dominance
Codominance
42.

Label the diagram to show the correct relationship between traits, genes, and proteins.

43.

Which of the following images shows codominance?

a)

b)

c)

d)

44.

Using the image, which of the following pairs of alleles can an offspring receive from the female parent?

a)

tt

b)

Tg

c)

tG

d)

GG

45.

Using the image, which of the following pairs of alleles can an offspring receive from the male parent?

a)

TT

b)

Tg

c)

tG

d)

TG

46.

Using the image, which phenotypes can the female parent pass on to its offspring?

a)

Tall

b)

Short

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

47.

Using the image, which phenotypes can the male parent pass on to its offspring?

a)

Tall

b)

Short

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

48.

The green color in frogs is dominant. A black frog is crossed with a green frog. If the green frog is homozygous for the dominant trait what percentage of the offspring are expected to be black?

a)

100%

b)

50%

c)

25%

d)

0%

49.

The green color in frogs is dominant. A black frog is crossed with a green frog. If the green frog is heterozygous what percentage of the offspring are expected to be black?

a)

100%

b)

50%

c)

25%

d)

0%

50.

Red hair is the dominant trait in snub nosed monkeys. A red haired monkey is crossed with a white haired monkey. The red monkey has the heterozygous dominant trait. Match the results

a)

0% chance of having white hair

b)

50% chance of having white hair

c)

75% chance of having white hair

d)

100% chance of having white hair

51.

Red hair is the dominant over white hair in snub nosed monkeys. Two recessive monkeys are crossed. Which of the following describes their offspring?

a)

None of the offspring are white

b)

All of the offspring are white

c)

Half of the offspring are white

d)

Only the male offspring are white

52.

In peas round is the dominant allele and wrinkled is the recessive allele. Which statement correctly describes the offspring produced from this cross?

a)

exactly 75% of the offspring will ALWAYS be round

b)

we predict that about 75% of the offspring will be round

53.

Which genotypes represent the following scenario?

Two birds with long beaks have offspring. One of them has the heterozygous instructions and the other is homozygous dominant.

a)

BB x Bb

b)

Bb x bb

c)

bb x bb

d)

Bb x Bb

54.

Which genotypes represent the following scenario?

One bird with a long beak and another bird with a short beak are crossed. Both have the homozygous genotypes. Which of the following could represent their cross?

a)

BB x BB

b)

BB x bb

c)

bb x bb

d)

Bb x Bb

55.

If a black chicken and speckled chicken are crossed, what percentage of the offspring will be speckled?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

56.

D= dark fur

d= tan fur

Two mice heterozygous for dark fur have offspring. How many of their 12 babies are tan?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

9

d)

12

57.

D= dark fur

d= tan fur

A heterozygous mouse and a tan mouse have offspring. How many of their 12 babies are tan?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

9

d)

12

58.

In snapdragons, RR is red, Rr is pink and rr is white.

What would be the phenotypic ratio if 2 heterozygous parents are crossed

a)

2 : 0 : 2

b)

1 : 3 : 0

c)

1 : 2 : 1

d)

4 : 0 : 0

59.

In chickens, color is codominant. There are chickens with black feather (BB), chickens with white feathers (WW), and chickens with speckled (BW).

Which cross would result in 50% speckled (BW) offspring?

a)

BW x BW

b)

BW x WW

c)

BB x WW

d)

WW x WW

60.

In chickens, color is codominant. There are chickens with black feather (BB), chickens with white feathers (WW), and chickens with speckled feathers (BW).

Which of the following shows a cross between a speckled chicken and a white chicken?

a)

BW x BW

b)

BW x WW

c)

BB x WW

d)

WW x WW

61.

G= Gray

g= Brown

B= Stripes

b= No Stripes

Which of the following pairs of parent genotypes can produce a GRAY and NO STRIPE offspring?

a)

GGBB x GGBB

b)

ggbb x GGBB

c)

GgBb x GgBb

d)

ggBB x GGbb

62.
Question Image

G= Gray

g= Brown

B= Stripes

b= No Stripes

Match the genotypes to their phenotypes

a)

GGBB

1.

Gray and Stripes

b)

ggbb

2.

Brown and No Stripes

c)

Ggbb

3.

Gray and No Stripes

d)

ggBb

4.

Brown and Stripes

63.

G= Gray

g= Brown

B= Stripes

b= No Stripes

Which of the following crosses can produce a BROWN offspring with STRIPES?

a)

GGBB x GGBB

b)

ggbb x GGBB

c)

ggBb x ggBB

d)

ggBB x GGbb

64.
Using the dihybrid cross and key provided, what is the probability of the offspring being tall and white?
a)

9/16

b)

2/16

c)

3/16

d)

6/16

65.

Based off this punnett square, what fraction of the offspring will have wrinkled, yellow seeds?

a)

9/16

b)

3/16

c)

1/16

d)

16/16

66.
In flowers, 2 pink (RW) flowers are crossed. What are the genotypes and phenotypes of their offspring?
a)
100% pink (RW)
b)
50% pink (RW); 25% white (WW); 25% red (RR)
c)
75% pink (RW); 25% white (WW)
d)
100% red (RR)
67.
Question Image

Fruit flies were crossed to observe eye color trait.

R= red eyes

r= brown eyes

Match the number of offspring to their closest phenotypic percentages.

a)

220 Red Eyes

200 Brown Eyes

1.

50% red eye

50% brown eye

b)

368 Red Eyes

92 Brown Eyes

2.

75% Red Eyes

25% Brown Eyes

c)

428 Red Eyes

1 Brown Eyes

3.

100% Red Eyes

0% Brown Eyes

68.

In fruit flies, red eyes (R) are dominant to brown eyes (r).

Which of the following crosses could have produced the offspring below?

375 Red Eyed Offspring

122 Brown Eyed Offspring

a)

rr x rr

0% red

100% brown

b)

Rr x rr

50% red

50% brown

c)

RR x Rr

100% red

0% brown

d)

Rr x Rr

75% red

25% brown

69.

In fruit flies, red eyes (R) are dominant to brown eyes (r).

Which of the following crosses could have produced the offspring below?

252 Red Eyed Offspring

264 Brown Eyed Offspring

a)

rr x rr

b)

Rr x rr

c)

RR x Rr

d)

Rr x Rr

70.

Both alleles are visible in the red and white petals on this offspring. This is an example of...

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

complete dominance

c)

codominance

71.

Oompah Loompahs generally have blue faces. Blue faces are caused by a dominant gene. The recessive condition results in an orange face. Two heterozygous Oompahs are crossed. What proportion of the offspring will have orange faces?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

72.

A homozygous long-tailed cat is crossed with a homozygous short-tailed cat and produces a litter of 10 kittens.  How many have short tails?

a)

0

b)

2

c)

5

d)

10

73.

G=green scales; g= white scales

What offspring do you get when you cross a 2 heterozygous parents?

a)

2 green and 2 white

b)

3 green and 1 white

c)

1 green and 3 white

d)

4 green

e)

4 white

74.

G=green scales; g= white scales

What offspring do you get when you cross a 2 heterozygous parents?

a)

GG, gg

b)

GG, Gg, gg

c)

Gg, GG

d)

Gg

e)

Gg, gg

75.

This is a Dihybrid Punnett Square. It has 16 boxes and crosses 2 traits instead of one. Use your knowledge of how to write genotypes and fill in the first row with the correct genotypes.

76.

In fruit flies, red eyes (R) are dominant to brown eyes (r).

Which of the following crosses could have produced the offspring below?

252 Red Eyed Offspring

264 Brown Eyed Offspring

a)

rr x rr

b)

Rr x rr

c)

RR x Rr

d)

Rr x Rr

77.

In fruit flies, red eyes (R) are dominant to brown eyes (r).

Which of the following crosses could have produced the offspring below?

375 Red Eyed Offspring

122 Brown Eyed Offspring

a)

rr x rr

0% red

100% brown

b)

Rr x rr

50% red

50% brown

c)

RR x Rr

100% red

0% brown

d)

Rr x Rr

75% red

25% brown

78.
Question Image

Fruit flies were crossed to observe eye color trait.

R= red eyes

r= brown eyes

Match the number of offspring to their closest phenotypic percentages.

a)

220 Red Eyes

200 Brown Eyes

1.

50% red eye

50% brown eye

b)

368 Red Eyes

92 Brown Eyes

2.

75% Red Eyes

25% Brown Eyes

c)

428 Red Eyes

1 Brown Eyes

3.

100% Red Eyes

0% Brown Eyes

79.

Snapdragon flowers can be red (RR), pink (RW), or white (WW). Which of the following parent crosses can produce all three colors?

a)

RR x WW

b)

RW x RW

c)

RR x RW

d)

RW x WW

80.
In flowers, 2 pink (RW) flowers are crossed. What are the genotypes and phenotypes of their offspring?
a)
100% pink (RW)
b)
50% pink (RW); 25% white (WW); 25% red (RR)
c)
75% pink (RW); 25% white (WW)
d)
100% red (RR)
81.

Based off this punnett square, what fraction of the offspring will have wrinkled, yellow seeds?

a)

9/16

b)

3/16

c)

1/16

d)

16/16

82.
Using the dihybrid cross and key provided, what is the probability of the offspring being tall and white?
a)

9/16

b)

2/16

c)

3/16

d)

6/16

83.

G= Gray

g= Brown

B= Stripes

b= No Stripes

Which of the following crosses can produce a BROWN offspring with STRIPES?

a)

GGBB x GGBB

b)

ggbb x GGBB

c)

ggBb x ggBB

d)

ggBB x GGbb

84.
Question Image

G= Gray

g= Brown

B= Stripes

b= No Stripes

Match the genotypes to their phenotypes

a)

GGBB

1.

Gray and Stripes

b)

ggbb

2.

Brown and No Stripes

c)

Ggbb

3.

Gray and No Stripes

d)

ggBb

4.

Brown and Stripes

85.

G= Gray

g= Brown

B= Stripes

b= No Stripes

Which of the following pairs of parent genotypes can produce a GRAY and NO STRIPE offspring?

a)

GGBB x GGBB

b)

ggbb x GGBB

c)

GgBb x GgBb

d)

ggBB x GGbb

86.

In chickens, color is codominant. There are chickens with black feather (BB), chickens with white feathers (WW), and chickens with speckled feathers (BW).

Which of the following shows a cross between a speckled chicken and a white chicken?

a)

BW x BW

b)

BW x WW

c)

BB x WW

d)

WW x WW

87.

Name the process pictured

a)

Interphase

b)

DNA Replication

c)

Mitosis

d)

Cytokinesis

88.

Carrot cells have 18 chromosomes. After cell division, how many chromosomes are in each new daughter cell?

a)

9

b)

18

c)

36

d)

2

89.

According to this diagram of mitosis, one cell produced...

a)

2 cells with the original number of chromosomes

b)

4 cells with half the number of chromosomes

c)

2 cells with half the number of chromosomes

d)

2 cells with double the number of chromosomes

90.

Select the image of the cell where...

sister chromatids are being separated or pulled apart during mitosis

a)

Metaphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

91.

Select the image of the cell where...

DNA is condensing and chromosomes are first appearing during mitosis

(Practice more here: https://wordwall.net/resource/64801516)

a)

Metaphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

92.

Select the image of the cell where...

chromosomes are aligning in the middle of the cell during mitosis

a)

Metaphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

93.

Select the image of the cell where...

nuclei are forming as the process of mitosis ends

a)

Metaphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

94.

What is W?

a)

Nucleotide

b)

Phosphate

c)

Sugar

d)

DNA

95.

What is Y?

a)

Nucleotide

b)

Phosphate

c)

Sugar

d)

Nitrogenous Base

96.

What is X?

a)

Guanine

b)

Phosphate

c)

Sugar

d)

Centromere

97.

What bond is found BETWEEEN nitrogenous bases (ATGC) in DNA?

a)

Hydrogen Bond

b)

Covalent Bond

c)

Ionic Bond

d)

Metallic Bond

98.

What makes up the backbone of DNA?

a)

Sugar and Phosphate

b)

Enzymes

c)

Nitrogenous Bases and Phosphate

d)

Nitrogenous Bases and Sugar

99.

What is this form of DNA?

a)

Chromatin

b)

Chromosome

c)

Sister Chromatid

d)

Daughter Chromosome

100.

What is this and what is it pulling?

a)

Spindle fibers pulling daughter chromosomes

b)

Spindle fibers pulling chromatin

c)

Centrioles pulling the nuclear membrane

d)

Chromatin pulling the centromere

101.

What is this?

(Practice more here: https://wordwall.net/resource/64801516)

a)

A centromere on a chromosome

b)

A centromere on chromatin

c)

A chromatin on a chromatid

d)

A centriole on a chromosome

102.

If a sample of DNA has 25% Guanine, how much Thymine was in the same sample?

a)

35%

b)

25%

c)

12.5%

d)

100%

103.

If a sample of DNA has 30% Adenine, how much Thymine was in the same sample?

(Practice more here: https://wordwall.net/resource/64233451 )

a)

30%

b)

25%

c)

15%

d)

60%

104.

Label the diagram.

105.

Label the image

106.

Which is the correct identification of the parts of the DNA nucleotide in the diagram shown

a)

A = uracil, B = deoxyribose, C =thymine

b)

A=phosphate, B=ribose, C=uracil

c)

A=thymine, B=ribose, C=uracil

d)

A=phosphate, B=deoxyribose, C=thymine

107.
What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?
a)

Cytokinesis

b)

M phase (Mitosis and cytokinesis)

c)

Interphase

d)

G1 Phase

108.
During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
G2 phase
d)
M phase
109.
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
110.
a)

Anaphase

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

111.
a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Interphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Metaphase

112.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
113.
The phase in mitosis where chromosomes move away and are pulled apart by spindles to opposite sides of the cell.
a)
prophase
b)
anaphase
c)
metaphase
d)
telephase
114.

The cell membrane splits and 2 new daughter cells are formed

a)

Metaphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telephase

d)

Cytokinesis

115.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
116.

During telophase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

2 new nuclei form

117.

Match the following

a)

1.

Interphase

b)

2.

Prophase

c)

3.

Metaphase

d)

4.

Anaphase

e)

5.

Telophase

118.

Match the following

a)

1.

1

b)

2.

2

c)

3.

3

d)

4.

4

e)

5.

5

119.

which phases are in mitosis ?

a)

interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

cytokinesis

e)

anaphase

120.
Name the phase:
a)
Anaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Prophase
121.

During what phase of Mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the Middle

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

122.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
123.

Which of the following is a base pair?

a)

Adenine - Cytosine

b)

Cytosine - Thymine

c)

Deoxyribose - Cytosine

d)

Cytosine - Guanine

124.

What happens after cytokinesis and two identical daughter cells are made?

a)

The cell cycle starts all over

b)

The cell dies

c)

The daughter cells join to form a new cell

d)

The cell does not divide again

125.

During DNA replication, what opens the DNA strand and brings matching nucleotides to build new strands?

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Enzymes

c)

Lipids

d)

Interphase

126.

Match the description to the phase

a)

nucleus disappears

1.

prophase

b)

chromosomes line up

2.

metaphase

c)

sister chromitds pull apart

3.

anaphase

d)

two new nucleic form

4.

telophase

e)

cytoplasm divides to make 2 new cells

5.

cytokinesis

127.

Match the following phases of the cell cycle.

a)
Prophase
1.

Chromosomes condense and become visible

b)
Metaphase
2.

Chromosomes align at the center of the cell

c)
Anaphase
3.

Chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles

d)
Telophase
4.

Chromosomes decondense and nuclear envelopes reform

e)

Interphase

5.

Cell prepares for division and DNA replication occurs

128.

The cell cycle includes the phases interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. Which of the following tables correctly shows the description of each phase of the cell cycle?

a)

Interphase

1.

A cell develops and grows

b)

Mitosis

2.

Chromosomes of a cell separate

c)

Cytokinesis

3.

Membrane divides to form two new cells

129.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

single stranded

double stranded

Nitrogen bases: AUGC

Nitrogen bases: ATGC

Contains 1 gene

Contains many genes

RNA
DNA
130.

Match the Following

Categorize the following

Gametes

Somatic Cells

Haploid

Diploid

Unique

Identical

Sexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction

Crossing over creates variation

Meiosis
Mitosis
131.

Match the Following

Categorize the following

Gametes

Somatic Cells

n

2n

Unique

Identical

Sexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction

Crossing over creates variation

Meiosis
Mitosis
132.

Mice reproduce sexually. Mice offspring share about what percent of the mother's genetic code?

a)

100%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

0%

133.

Mitosis creates new cells that...

a)

share the same DNA as the original cell

b)

show variation in the daughter cells

c)

contain half the genetic instructions of the original cell

d)

are used for sexual reproduction

134.

Meiosis creates new cells that...

a)

share the same DNA as the original cell

b)

show variation in the daughter cells

c)

are considered diploid

d)

are used for asexual reproduction

135.

Label the image

136.

Organize these images and characteristics into the right categories

Categorize the following

uses meiosis to make gametes

uses mitosis to make identical cells

produces genetically unique offspring

Sexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
137.

What process do the male and female frogs go through to produce gametes?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

c)

Fertilization

d)

Excretion

138.

What process does the tadpole go through to grow into a froglet?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Fertilization

d)

Excretion

139.

This image shows (a)   which happens during ​ (b)   . This process ​ (c)   the genetic variation in offspring.

Choose from the below words
crossing over
fertilization
mitosis
meiosis
increases
decreases
excretion
140.

This process shows...

a)

mitosis - the daughter cells show with variation

b)

meiosis - there are 2 daughter cells

c)

mitosis - the daughter cells are identical to the original cell

d)

meiosis - there are four unique cells produced

141.

Which image best represents MEIOSIS?

a)

Picture 1

It shows two new cells with the same genetic information

b)

Picture 2

It shows four new cells with the same genetic information

c)

Picture 1

It shows two new cells with variation in genetic information

d)

Picture 2

It shows four new cells with variation in genetic information

142.

The result of meiosis is...

a)

one daughter cell

b)

two daughter cells

c)

three daughter cells

d)

four daughter cells

143.
Cell division is represented by what letter?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
144.

In one type of cell division, a single cell forms two new cells. This process is called mitosis.

​What is the reason that human skin cells frequently undergo mitosis?

a)

to get energy for the cell.

b)

to prevent bruises on the body

c)

to replace dead or damaged skin cells

d)

to replace damaged nerve cells

145.

During telophase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

2 new nuclei form

146.

Label the Cell Cycle

147.

Label the diagram

148.

Put the following actions in order:

a)

Cell Grows

b)
  1. DNA replication

c)
  1. Cell prepared for mitosis

d)
  1. Mitosis

e)

Cytokinesis

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
149.

Put the following stages of the cell cycle in order

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a)
  1. G1

b)
  1. S

c)

G2

d)
  1. M (Mitosis)

e)

Cytokinesis

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
150.

Match the following

a)

In DNA, if A=20%

1.

then, T= 20%

b)

In DNA, if G=10%

2.

then, T=40%

c)

In DNA, if C=15%

3.

then, T=35%

d)

In DNA, if A=10%

4.

then, T=10%

151.

An alligator has a mutation in her skin cells. How will this impact her offspring?

a)

All of her offspring will have the mutation

b)

None of her offspring will have the mutation

c)

Some of her offspring will have the mutation

d)

Only the male offspring will have the mutation

152.

A mutation in which type of cell could be passed on to an offspring?

a)

muscle cell

b)

brain cell

c)

sperm cell

d)

skin cell

153.

Meiosis creates new cells that...

a)

share the same DNA as the original cell

b)

show variation in the daughter cells

c)

are considered diploid

d)

are used for asexual reproduction

154.

Mitosis creates new cells that...

a)

share the same DNA as the original cell

b)

show variation in the daughter cells

c)

contain half the genetic instructions of the original cell

d)

are used for sexual reproduction

155.

Fill in the blank ...

_______ make _______ which produce our traits

a)

genes make proteins

b)

proteins make genes

c)

phenotypes make genes

d)

proteins make genotypes

156.

Organize the following from left to right.

a)

Gene

b)

Protein

c)

Trait

1)
2)
3)
157.

Somatic Cell = Body Cell = Diploid (Full Set)

Gamete = Sex Cell = Haploid (Half Set)

Human diploid cells have 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes are in our stomach cells?

(a)  

158.

Somatic Cell = Body Cell = Diploid (Full Set)

Gamete = Sex Cell = Haploid (Half Set)

Humans have 46 chromosomes in their skin cells. How many chromosomes are in their sex cells?

(a)  

159.

Somatic Cell = Body Cell = Diploid (Full Set)

Gamete = Sex Cell = Haploid (Half Set)

A cell containing 12 chromosomes goes through mitosis. How many chromosomes will each of the daughter cells contain?

(a)  

160.

Somatic Cell = Body Cell = Diploid (Full Set)

Gamete = Sex Cell = Haploid (Half Set)

A cell containing 12 chromosomes goes through meiosis. How many chromosomes will each of the daughter cells contain?

(a)  

161.

Somatic Cell = Body Cell = Diploid (Full Set)

Gamete = Sex Cell = Haploid (Half Set)

If an organism has 12 chromosomes in its somatic cell, how many chromosomes are in its skin cells?

(a)