Question 1

An x-shaped appearance of chromosomes during the process of meiosis provides evidence of

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A)   irradiation damage.
B)   crossing over.
C)   chromosomal aberration.
D)   fertilization.
E)   spindle fiber formation.

Question 2

Anaphase

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A)   involves the lining up of the chromosomes across the equatorial plate.
B)   is the same in mitosis and meiosis I and II.
C)   is initiated when the newly divided centromeres begin to move apart.
D)   results in an unequal distribution of chromosomes to the resulting cells.
E)   does not occur in meiosis II.

Question 3

Chromosomes are duplicated during which period?

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A)   M
B)   D
C)   G1
D)   G2
E)   S

Question 4

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are events occurring during mitosis. Select the exception.

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A)   chromosome replication
B)   division of centromere
C)   lining chromosomes up at the cellular equator
D)   spindle microtubules attach to the centromeres
E)   chromosomes migrate to opposite ends of the cell

Question 5

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are periods of the same cycle. Select the exception.

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A)   G1
B)   M
C)   R
D)   S
E)   G2

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT associated with meiosis?

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A)   reduction of the number of chromosomes
B)   somatic cells
C)   sexual reproduction
D)   sperm and egg
E)   germ cells

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: How many sperm would eventually be produced from 20 spermatids?
How many ova (eggs) would eventually result from 20 primary oocytes?
How many ova (eggs) would eventually result from 20 secondary oocytes?
How many sperm would eventually be produced from 20 primary spermatocytes?

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The Answer of 20 . and 20. and 60 and is...

Question 8

At the end of which phase are the chromosomes condensed?

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A)   anaphase.
B)   metaphase.
C)   interphase.
D)   prophase.
E)   telophase.

Question 9

Homologous chromosomes

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A)   may exchange parts during meiosis.
B)   have alleles for the same characteristics even though the gene expression may not be the same.
C)   are in pairs that have one chromosome of each pair from the father and one from the mother.
D)   pair up during meiosis.
E)   all of these

Question 10

Pairing of homologues and crossing over occur during

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A)   anaphase I.
B)   metaphase II.
C)   prophase I.
D)   prophase II.
E)   telophase II.

Question 11

If meiosis did not occur in sexually reproducing organisms,

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A)   growth of the zygote would be halted.
B)   mitosis would be sufficient.
C)   gametes would be haploid.
D)   the chromosome number would double in each generation.
E)   eggs would be haploid, but sperm would be diploid.

Question 12

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below assist in chromosome movement. Select the exception.

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A)   microtubule
B)   spindle microtubules
C)   centromeres
D)   centriole
E)   nuclear envelope

Question 13

Copies of chromosomes linked together at their centromeres at the beginning of meiosis are appropriately called what kind of chromatids?

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A)   mother
B)   daughter
C)   sister
D)   homologous
E)   analogous

Question 14

Chromosome pair number 23 is classified as

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A)   centrosomes.
B)   somatosomes.
C)   sex chromosomes.
D)   autosomes.
E)   corposomes.

Question 15

The division of the plasma membrane of the cell begins with a

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A)   cleavage furrow.
B)   membranous appendage.
C)   membrane pocket.
D)   cleavage ridge.
E)   membrane hillock.

Question 16

Red blood cells are formed at a rate of

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A)   2 - 3 million per second.
B)   2 - 3 million per minute.
C)   2 - 3 million per hour.
D)   10 million per day.
E)   50 million per hour.

Question 17

Paired homologous chromosomes are found at the spindle equator during

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A)   metaphase I.
B)   telophase I.
C)   prophase II.
D)   metaphase II.
E)   anaphase II.

Question 18

When a cell undergoes mitosis,

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A)   the daughter cells have identical genes.
B)   the daughter cells have genes identical to those of the "parent" cell that produced it.
C)   the amount of cytoplasm in the "parent" cell and in each daughter cell is equal.
D)   there is an exact duplication and division of all of the organelles between daughter cells.
E)   the daughter cells have identical genes, and these genes are identical to those of the "parent" cells that produced them.

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Recombination via crossing over occurs during this stage.
New genetic combinations ¾ upon which natural selection can act ¾ are present after this stage.
The formation of groups of four chromatids occurs during this stage.
During this phase, the centromeres separate.
By the end of this phase, the number of homologous chromosomes is reduced in half.
Chiasmata (points for crossing over) are present during this stage.
During this stage, the sister chromatids separate.
Following this phase, each individual cell is haploid.

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The Answer of anaphase II. and telophase I and prophase is...

Question 20

Crossing over

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A)   increases variability in gametes.
B)   results in only one exchange per homologue.
C)   occurs between sister chromatids.
D)   prevents genetic recombination.
E)   is followed immediately by separation of each of the chromatids.

Exam 18: Cell Reproduction

Chromosomes are duplicated during which period?

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Anaphase

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Crossing over

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Chromosome pair number 23 is classified as

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Paired homologous chromosomes are found at the spindle equator during

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Copies of chromosomes linked together at their centromeres at the beginning of meiosis are appropriately called what kind of chromatids?

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At the end of which phase are the chromosomes condensed?

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If meiosis did not occur in sexually reproducing organisms,

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are periods of the same cycle. Select the exception.

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are events occurring during mitosis. Select the exception.

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An x-shaped appearance of chromosomes during the process of meiosis provides evidence of

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Red blood cells are formed at a rate of

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Homologous chromosomes

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When a cell undergoes mitosis,

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Pairing of homologues and crossing over occur during

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Which of the following is NOT associated with meiosis?

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below assist in chromosome movement. Select the exception.

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Classification. Answer the questions by using the five numbers listed below.

The division of the plasma membrane of the cell begins with a

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Classification. Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. Answer the questions with reference to these phases of meiosis.

Exam 18: Cell Reproduction

Chromosomes are duplicated during which period?

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Anaphase

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Crossing over

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Chromosome pair number 23 is classified as

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Paired homologous chromosomes are found at the spindle equator during

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Copies of chromosomes linked together at their centromeres at the beginning of meiosis are appropriately called what kind of chromatids?

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At the end of which phase are the chromosomes condensed?

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If meiosis did not occur in sexually reproducing organisms,

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are periods of the same cycle. Select the exception.

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are events occurring during mitosis. Select the exception.

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An x-shaped appearance of chromosomes during the process of meiosis provides evidence of

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Red blood cells are formed at a rate of

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Homologous chromosomes

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When a cell undergoes mitosis,

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Pairing of homologues and crossing over occur during

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Which of the following is NOT associated with meiosis?

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Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below assist in chromosome movement. Select the exception.

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Classification. Answer the questions by using the five numbers listed below.

The division of the plasma membrane of the cell begins with a

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Classification. Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. Answer the questions with reference to these phases of meiosis.

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