BIO 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Sister Chromatids, Decay Product, Ploidy

Match the terms to the definitions provided.

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Match the terms to the definitions provided.

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Question 1 (2 points)

In which phase of cell division is marked by the dissolution of the nuclear membrane, the condensation of chromosomes, and the formation of the mitotic spindle?

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The physical separation of cells during cell division is called:

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Question 3 (2 points)

Meiosis is necessary for sexual reproduction; the gametes formed during this process before fertilization are _______________.

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Mitosis is the process by which a ___________ cell separates the chromosomes in its nucleus into two identical sets of nuclei.

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Question 5 (2 points)

Which of the following statements about crossing over is INCORRECT?

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Question 1: For each of the following terms, select the best definition:

gene, phenotype, chromosome, genotype, allele, genome

2.DNA that provides the instructions for synthesizing various types of small RNA molecules1.The complete set of genetic material in a cellan observable trait (or traits) of an organism

3.DNA that provides instructions for building a proteina variant of a gene

4.DNA of no known function

5.The genetic composition that underlies a trait (or traits)

6.A single molecule of DNA & its associated "helper" molecules

7.The portion of DNA that controls when and where proteins are synthesized

Question 2: Fill in the blank with these terms: dependent variable, independent variable, y-axis, x-axis

Understanding graphs is an important skill in science, since being able to visually depict data is often useful for identifying patterns, and can sometimes be the only tool for easily evaluating whether or not the data supports your hypothesis. When viewing a graph, the______ is plotted on the______, and the______we are measuring is plotted on the_____. For example, in one of the photosynthesis experiments last week, temperature was the______, while the size of the bubble at the end of the experiment was the_____

Question 3: For each of the following terms, select the best definition:

diploid cell, haploid cell, fertilization, zygote, gamete, somatic cell

1. The merging of two gametes

2. Any cell in an organism, except those used for reproduction

3. A cell with only one copy of each gene

4. The process of cell division

5. The cells used for sexual reproduction (generally eggs & sperm)

6. The initial cell of an organism

7. A cell that is capable of differentiating into multiple types of specialized cells

8. A cell with two copies of each gene