Question 1

The difference between asexual and sexual reproduction is that

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A)   asexual reproduction occurs only in bacteria, whereas sexual reproduction occurs in plants and animals.
B)   asexual reproduction results from meiosis, whereas sexual reproduction results from mitosis.
C)   asexual reproduction results in an organism that is identical to the parent, whereas sexual reproduction results in an organism that is not identical to either parent.
D)   asexual reproduction results from the fusion of two gametes, whereas sexual reproduction produces clones of the parent organism.
E)   asexual reproduction occurs only in haplontic organisms, whereas sexual reproduction occurs only in diplontic organisms.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The stage of the cell cycle during which DNA replicates is called the _______.

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Question 3

The structure that is present during mitosis and is composed of two identical DNA molecules complexed with proteins and joined at the centromere is called a _______.

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Question 4

A person with Klinefelter syndrome has 44 chromosomes and three sex chromosomes (XXY) . The resulting aneuploidy is caused by

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A)   nondisjunction.
B)   crossing over.
C)   a mutation.
D)   an enzyme deficiency.
E)   failure of DNA to replicate.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Human chromosomes

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A)   are all of similar size.
B)   may be visualized during prophase.
C)   may be visualized during metaphase.
D)   are all of similar shape.
E)   all have centromeres in the same position.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Imagine that there is a mutation in the Cdk gene such that its gene product is nonfunctional. What kind of effect would this mutation have on a mammalian white blood cell?

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A)   The cell would be unable to replicate its DNA.
B)   The cell would be unable to enter mitosis.
C)   The cell would be unable to reproduce itself.
D)   The cell would not be able to phosphorylate its associated cyclin.
E)   All of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Diploid cells of the fruit fly Drosophila have ten chromosomes. How many chromosomes does a Drosophila gamete have?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   5
D)   10
E)   20F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The G in G1 and G2 is short for "_______."

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Question 9

Describe two ways that the genetic diversity of organisms is increased during meiosis.

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Question 10

The fact that most monosomies and trisomies are lethal to human embryos illustrates the

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A)   importance of the orderly distribution of genetic material during meiosis.
B)   exchange of genetic information during crossing over.
C)   advantage of sexual reproduction to the survival of a population.
D)   fact that each chromosome contains a single molecule of DNA.
E)   formation of haploid gametes as a result of meiosis.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

_______ is the fusion of two gametes.

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Question 12

Which of the following statements about chromatids is true?

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A)   They are replicated chromosomes still joined together at the centromere.
B)   They are identical in mitotic chromosomes.
C)   They undergo recombination in mitosis.
D)   They are identical in meiotic chromosomes.
E)   Both a and bF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The heritable information of the cell is _______.

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Question 14

In meiosis II,

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A)   four genetically identical cells are generated.
B)   sister chromatids are separated.
C)   DNA replication occurs.
D)   crossing over occurs.
E)   Both a and bF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

In meiosis,

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A)   meiosis II reduces the chromosome number from diploid to haploid.
B)   DNA replicates between meiosis I and meiosis II.
C)   the chromatids that make up a chromosome in meiosis II are identical.
D)   each chromosome in prophase I consists of four chromatids.
E)   homologous chromosomes separate from one another in anaphase I.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Chromosomes contain large amounts of interacting proteins known as

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A)   pentanes.
B)   hexosamines.
C)   histones.
D)   protein hormones.
E)   histamines.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

A triploid plant has

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A)   one extra chromosome.
B)   one extra set of chromosomes.
C)   three chromosomes.
D)   three times the chance of surviving that a monoploid has.
E)   None of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Refer to the diagram below of a phase of mitosis. Which cell structure is indicated by the two leaders?

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A)   Chromosome
B)   Centromere
C)   Chromatid
D)   Kinetochore microtubule
E)   CentriolesF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Prokaryotic DNA molecules are packaged by _______ proteins, which associate with DNA.

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Question 20

At the milestone that defines telophase, the chromosomes

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A)   separate.
B)   come together.
C)   are at opposite poles.
D)   line up.
E)   cross over.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 11: The Cell Cycle and Cell Division

The heritable information of the cell is _______.

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The fact that most monosomies and trisomies are lethal to human embryos illustrates the

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_______ is the fusion of two gametes.

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Which of the following statements about chromatids is true?

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Diploid cells of the fruit fly Drosophila have ten chromosomes. How many chromosomes does a Drosophila gamete have?

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Describe two ways that the genetic diversity of organisms is increased during meiosis.

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In meiosis II,

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The G in G1 and G2 is short for "_______."

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Human chromosomes

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The stage of the cell cycle during which DNA replicates is called the _______.

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At the milestone that defines telophase, the chromosomes

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Imagine that there is a mutation in the Cdk gene such that its gene product is nonfunctional. What kind of effect would this mutation have on a mammalian white blood cell?

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Refer to the diagram below of a phase of mitosis. Which cell structure is indicated by the two leaders?

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The structure that is present during mitosis and is composed of two identical DNA molecules complexed with proteins and joined at the centromere is called a _______.

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A person with Klinefelter syndrome has 44 chromosomes and three sex chromosomes (XXY) . The resulting aneuploidy is caused by

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The difference between asexual and sexual reproduction is that

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A triploid plant has

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Prokaryotic DNA molecules are packaged by _______ proteins, which associate with DNA.

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