Cell Biology and Basic Genetics Quiz

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What is the process of cell division called for body cells?

  • Interphase
  • Mitosis (correct)
  • Meiosis
  • Cytokinesis

What is the name of the highly condensed area on a chromosome?

  • Chromatin
  • Centromere (correct)
  • Sister chromatids
  • Telomere

What are the structures that make up a chromosome?

  • Two 'brother' chromatids, a kinetochore, short arm, long arm, and telomere
  • One chromatid, a centromere, short arm, long arm, and telomere
  • Two 'sister' chromatids, a centrosome, short arm, long arm, and telomere
  • Two 'sister' chromatids, a centromere, short arm, long arm, and telomere (correct)

What is the term for DNA when it is in loosely arranged, dispersed strands?

<p>Chromatin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the number of chromosomes in somatic cells vary?

<p>It is consistent within species but differs between species. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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