5 Questions
What is the process of cell division called for body cells?
Mitosis
What is the name of the highly condensed area on a chromosome?
Centromere
What are the structures that make up a chromosome?
Two 'sister' chromatids, a centromere, short arm, long arm, and telomere
What is the term for DNA when it is in loosely arranged, dispersed strands?
Chromatin
How does the number of chromosomes in somatic cells vary?
It is consistent within species but differs between species.
Test your knowledge of cell biology and basic genetics with this quiz. Explore topics such as cell replication, mitosis, and the process of replicating DNA in somatic and sex cells.
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