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DAY 3 REVIEW - Cellular Reproduction and Genetics

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What stage of the cell cycle are cells in the longest amount of time?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Prophase

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Interphase

2.

The process of cellular reproduction, occuring in three main stages, interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis is called the cell cycle.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The DNA-containing structure that carries genetic material from one generation to another is called the

a)

mitochondria

b)

chromosome

c)

centriole

d)

vacuole

4.

As a result of mitosis, each of the two new cells produced from the original cell during cytokinesis

a)

donates a chromosome to the original cell.

b)

receives a few chromosomes from the original cell.

c)

receives an exact copy of all the chromosomes present in the original cell.

d)

receives exactly half the chromosomes from the original cell.

5.

The relaxed form of DNA in the nucleus of a cell is called chromatin.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The cell structure that joins two sister chromatids is called

a)

a centromere

b)

a gene

c)

a nucleic acid

d)

DNA

7.

What is the term for programmed cell death?

a)

Apoptosis

b)

Cancer

c)

Meiosis

d)

Cyclin

8.

What two molecules act as checkpoints to start or stop the next phase of the cell cycle?

a)

Chromatin and chromosomes

b)

Centrioles and centromeres

c)

Enzymes and nucleic acids

d)

Cyclins and CDKs

9.

What kinds of things do cell cycle checkpoints watch out for? (check all that apply)

a)

Has the DNA been replicated correctly?

b)

Is the DNA free of mutations and ready to replicate?

c)

Did photosynthesis and cell respiration happen enough?

d)

Are the chromosomes lined up correctly?

e)

Has the cell grown to the right size?

10.


Which answers go along with mitosis?

a)
DNA is in the form of chromosomes
b)
DNA is in the form of chromatin
c)
The cell replicates DNA
d)
Chromosomes line up in the center of the cell
e)
The nuclear membrane breaks down
11.


Which answers relate to meiosis?

a)
Crossing over occurs
b)
Two identical cells are produced
c)
Four unique cells are produced
d)
The number of chromosomes is reduced
e)
The purpose is to create reproductive cells
12.


One purpose of mitosis is

a)
The purpose is for body growth or repair of injuri
b)
Involves one parent
c)
Offspring are genetically identical
d)
Involves two parents
e)
Offspring are genetically different
13.

Why does meiosis reduce the number of chromosomes of cells? (Select all that apply)

a)

To provide genetic variation in organisms

b)

To make all organisms genetically identical

c)

To allow organisms to be genetically different

d)

To reduce the possiblities of mutations within the DNA

14.


Which answers relate to asexual reproduction?

a)
Offspring are exact copies of the parent(s)
b)
Offspring are genetically different than the paren
c)
Faster form of reproduction
d)
Used by bacteria
e)
Used by most animals
15.

Which event during meiosis leads to a reduction in chromosome number from 2n to n?

a)

Pairs of homologous chromosomes line up at the equater.

b)

DNA undergoes replication.

c)

Homologous chromosomes travel to opposite sides of the cell.

d)

Sister chromatids are pulled apart at the centromere.

16.

The development of organs and tissues from a zygote includes

a)

mitosis and differentation

b)

meiosis and gamete production

c)

mitosis and gamete production

d)

meiosis and fertilization

17.


Which are forms of asexual reproduction?

a)
Fragmentation
b)
Binary fission
c)
Budding
d)
Pollination
18.

What does DNA form in the first step of mitosis?

a)

Genes

b)

Nucleotides

c)

Chromosomes

d)

Cells

19.

How are the reproductive cells in the picture below different from other body cells?

a)

They have double the amount of chromosomes.

b)

They have half the amount of chromosomes.

c)

They have no chromosomes.

d)

They have triple the amount of chromosomes.

20.

A section of a chromosome that codes for a trait is called a

a)

gene

b)

nitrogen base

c)

nucleotide

d)

codon

21.

Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring ___________________.

a)

by cell division

b)

through genes located on chromosomes

c)

during spontaneous generation

d)

in unpredictable patterns through body cells

22.

If an organism’s body cells have 12 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will the sex cells have?  

a)

12

b)

24

c)

6

d)

36

23.

Which of the following is true of genes?

a)

Genes are sections of DNA.

b)

Genes are found on chromosomes.

c)

Genes are found in cells.

d)

All of the answers are correct.

24.

What is the correct order of the three stages of the cell cycle?

a)
Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis
b)
Mitosis, Interphase, Cytokinesis
c)
Interphase, Cytokinesis, Mitosis
d)
Cytokinesis, Interphase, Mitosis
25.

DNA in the nucleus can take two forms. ​ (a)   is the relaxed form of DNA. While ​ (b)   are condensed structures that contain the DNA that are visible during mitosis.

Choose from the below words
Chromatins
Ribosomes
Lipids
Chromosomes
26.

The uncontrolled growth and division of cells, which is a failure in the regulation of the cell cycle.

a)

Carcinogens

b)

mitosis

c)
Cancer
d)

meiosis

27.

Structures that contain identical copies of DNA

a)

sister chromosomes

b)
proteins
c)

centromeres

d)

chromatins

28.

What is the correct order for the phases of mitosis?

a)
Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase
b)
Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Telophase
c)
Telophase, Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase
d)
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
29.

A substance that is known to cause cancer

a)

chromosome

b)

protein

c)

chromatin

d)
carcinogen
30.

Not all cells survive, some go through a process of programmed cell death called what?

a)
mitosis
b)
necrosis
c)
fermentation
d)
apoptosis
31.

DNA sections that control the production of proteins.

a)
Ribosomes
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Genes
d)
Chromosomes
32.

Sex cells with half the number of chromosomes formed during meiosis

a)

Centromeres

b)
Gametes
c)
Mitosis
d)
Zygotes
33.

A kind of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half to create haploid cells

a)
Meiosis
b)

Apoptosis

c)

Cell cycle

d)
Mitosis
34.

A ​​ (a)   cell contains two copies of each chromosome. While a ​ (b)   cell contains one copy of each chromosome.

Choose from the below words
haploid
diploid
autosome
cancer
35.

A micrograph that arranges homologous chromosomes according to size

a)
karyotype
b)

mitosis

c)

gamete

d)

meiosis

36.

Unspecialized cells that have the potential to develop into specialized cells

a)

Haploid cells

b)

cancer cells

c)

Diploid cells

d)
Stem cells
37.

The pair of chromosomes that determines an individual’s gender

a)
Sex chromosomes
b)

Gametes

c)

Autosomes

d)

Karyotypes

38.
Have you ever heard of a skin graft? Skin cells can be harvested from one area and be grown in order to help burn victims or other skin injuries. Which process would result in the development of more skin cells in this treatment? 
a)
Mitosis
b)
Meiosis
c)
Crossing Over
d)
Interphase
39.

Sex chromosomes are different in male and female. Which statement is correct?

a)

Males are XX and Females are XY.

b)

Males are ii and Females are XX.

c)

Males are XY and Females are XX.

d)

Males are XY and Females are ii.

40.

Polygenic traits are controlled by more than 1 pair of genes. Give an example.

a)

Freckles

b)

Eye Color

c)

Dimples

d)

Widows Peak

41.

What helps determine genotypes that are created from organisms mating?

a)

A test cross

b)

Mitosis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Somatic Cells

42.

Which type of allele is masked or hidden in this example: Hh

a)

The dominant one

b)

The homozygous one

c)

The heterozygous one

d)

The recessive one

43.

True or False: Recessive traits can skip generations and show up in a later cross.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Umm.. sometimes?

44.

If you have an unaffected woman who is carrying a recessive sex-linked trait on her X chromosome, what is the likelihood she will pass that recessive trait on if she mates with a man who has that recessive trait?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

45.

To have a baby who has type O blood, what allele would each parent HAVE to be carrying?

a)

Ia

b)

Ib

c)

Iab

d)

i

46.

Hemophilia is considered a sex-linked disorder. Why?

a)

It only affects one sex.

b)

It is recessive and carried on a sex chromosome: X.

c)

It is recessive and carried on a sex chromosome: Y.

d)

It impacts the sex of the baby that you'll have.

47.

Why do sex-linked disorders carried on the X chromosome impact males more than females?

a)

Because males only get one X and if it's affected, they automatically get the disorder.

b)

Because males have a weaker immune system.

c)

Because males have 2 X chromosomes.

d)

Because males are more likely to get bad X chromosomes from their Dad.

48.

Why do we use Punnett squares?

a)

They show how many traits are passed on

b)

They show the probability of passing one trait to offspring

c)

They show how many offspring can be created.

d)

They show disorders through many generations.

49.

Monohybrid means...

a)

the trait has one dominant and one recessive allele

b)

the trait has many dominant and recessive alleles

c)

the trait will always be homozygous

d)

the trait is going to cause a disorder

50.

If two parents show a dominant trait but their baby shows a recessive trait, what does this mean?

a)

The baby cannot be theirs.

b)

The baby has a mutation.

c)

Both parents must've been heterozygous.

d)

Both parents were homozygous dominant.

51.

What is incomplete dominance?

a)

when neither allele is dominant over the other so they both show up

b)

when neither allele is dominant over the other so they blend or mix to make a new phenotype

c)

when both alleles are dominant so they show up equally

d)

when one allele is dominant over the other one

52.

Incomplete Dominance: white flowers (Cw, Cw) and red flowers (Cr, Cr) make pink flowers (Cr,Cw). If a red and pink flower mated, what is the probability of having a pink flower?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

53.

How does crossing over in meiosis help with traits?

a)

It adds diversity by giving new allele combinations

b)

It adds mutations which allows for diversity.

c)

It makes extra copies of chromosomes which makes more traits.

d)

Crossing over doesn't occur in meiosis, it happens in mitosis.

54.

Independent assortment is when genes separate to pass on different traits. This is seen when there are:

a)

Identical twins sharing the same traits

b)

Step-siblings

c)

Fraternal twins who have different traits from different sperm/egg

d)

Independent assortment doesn't really happen.

55.

True or False: In crossing over when genes are shared and then the gamete is made, every cell that is created from that gamete will get all of that genetic information.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

What would the parents genotype be in this Punnett square?

a)

ii, IbIb

b)

ii, IaIb

c)

Iai, IbIb

d)

Iai, IaIb

57.

Blood types are an example of:

a)

Simple dominance

b)

Multiple allele inheritance

c)

Incomplete dominance

58.

A= Dimples

a= No dimples

What is true about both parents?

a)

Both parents are homozygous and have dimples.

b)

Both parents are homozygous and don't have dimples.

c)

Both parents are heterozygous and don't have dimples.

d)

Both parents are heterozygous and have dimples.

59.

A= Dimples

a= No dimples

What is true about the offspring?

a)

There are 3 different genotypes possible.

b)

There are 3 different phenotypes possible.

c)

50% will not have dimples.

d)

25% will have dimples.

60.

T= Widows Peak

t= Normal hair line

If a heterozygous female mated with a homozygous recessive male, what percentage of their offspring would have a widows peak?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

61.

In a heterozygous genotype, the ___________ allele takes over in the phenotype.

a)

recessive

b)

dominant

c)

both

62.

Which of the following genotypes is homozygous dominant?

a)

aa

b)

Aa

c)

AA

63.
An allele whose trait only shows up when no dominant allele is present.
a)
hidden allele
b)
dominant allele
c)
recessive allele
d)
present allele
64.

Which of the following genotypes is heterozygous?

a)

Bb

b)

BB

c)

bb

65.

Which of the following alleles is purebred recessive?

a)

Tt

b)

tt

c)

TT

66.

Two brown eyed parents (Bb) have a baby. What is the chance their baby is blue eyed?

a)

0 %

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

67.

Aa, DD, Ba, and yy are all examples of ---

a)

genotypes

b)

phenotypes

68.

Brown eyes are dominant over blue eyes. What is the probability that the offspring will have brown eyes in this cross?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

69.

B = brown fur b = white fur

In the punnett square, what is the probability for white fur?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

70.

The blending of two traits is known as ---

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

codominance

71.

A condition in which both alleles for a gene are expressed so that both traits are visible is known as ---

a)

Codominance

b)

Incomplete dominance

72.
A red flowered plant (RR) breeds with a White flowered plant (WW). The gene for petal color in these plants expresses incomplete dominance.  What percentage of the offspring will have pink (RW) flowers?
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
100%
73.
Snap dragon color is a incomplete dominant trait.  A red flower (RR) is crossed with white flower (rr)? What color are flowers that are Rr?
a)
Red
b)
Red and White
c)
White
d)
Pink
74.

A calico cat shows both the traits for orange fur and black fur. What kind of allele expression is this?

a)

Incomplete dominance

b)

Codominance

75.

This is an example of ---

a)

Incomplete dominance

b)

Codominance