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Cell Cycle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the correct order of phases in mitosis? | Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase |
| During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align at the cell's equator? | Metaphase |
| What is the main event occurring during anaphase? | Sister chromatids are pulled apart |
| In which phase does the nuclear envelope break down? | Prophase |
| What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm following mitosis? | Cytokinesis |
| If a cell spends 60% of its time in interphase, what percentage of time does it spend in mitosis? | 40% |
| How many chromosomes are present in a human somatic cell? | 46 |
| What is the term for chromosomes that are identical copies of each other? | Sister chromatids |
| What are homologous chromosomes? | Chromosomes that carry the same genes but may have different alleles |
| What is the main purpose of meiosis? | Production of gametes |
| Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the pairing of homologous chromosomes? | Prophase I |
| What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells? | Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes, while haploid cells have one set of chromosomes |
| In a karyotype, how can you determine the sex of an individual? | By identifying the presence of XX or XY chromosomes |
| What happens during telophase? | The nuclear envelope reforms |
| Which structure holds sister chromatids together? | Centromere |
| What is the significance of the G1 phase in interphase? | Cell growth and preparation for DNA replication |
| During which phase of mitosis do spindle fibers attach to the kinetochores? | Metaphase |
| How many times does a cell undergo division during meiosis? | Twice |
| What is the main purpose of mitosis? | To facilitate growth and repair |
| What is produced during meiosis? | Four genetically unique cells |
| What is a characteristic feature of prophase I in meiosis? | Homologous chromosomes pair up and may exchange genetic material |
| What is the role of the spindle apparatus during mitosis? | To separate sister chromatids |
| If a human cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis? | 46 |
| What is the term for a cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes? | Diploid |
| During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur? | S phase |
| What is the result of cytokinesis in animal cells? | Division into two daughter cells |
| How many chromosomes are present in a human gamete? | 23 |