Cell Biology Quiz
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Cell Biology Quiz

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What term refers to the microscope's power to increase an object's apparent size?

magnification

What theory believes that all living things are composed of one or more cells?

cell theory

What organelle contains DNA and directs the activity of the cell?

nucleus

How many chromosomes do human body cells have?

<p>46</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cell division is used only for sexual reproduction and halves the chromosome number before fertilization?

<p>meiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the preparation phase where a cell doubles organelles, grows in size, and DNA replicates?

<p>interphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a cell containing a single set of chromosomes?

<p>haploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the microscope's power to show detail clearly?

<p>resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who concluded that all plants are composed of cells?

<p>Schleiden</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of change in chromosome structure involves one or both ends of a chromosome breaking off?

<p>terminal deletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the correct number of chromosomes in a species?

<p>euploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of cell division are sister chromatids pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell?

<p>anaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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