18 Questions
What is the final product of meiosis in males?
4 sperm cells
What is the result of crossing over in meiosis?
Genetically different cells
What is the purpose of meiosis in females?
To produce egg cells and polar bodies
During which stage of meiosis I do homologous chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell?
Metaphase I
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
To carry information in the form of a code from the nucleus to ribosomes in the cytoplasm
What is the result of the separation of homologous pairs during Anaphase I?
A reduction in chromosome number
What is similar between Meiosis II and Mitosis?
The stages after Prophase
Where does transcription occur in protein synthesis?
In the nucleus
What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
To carry amino acids to the ribosome
What is the difference between a codon and an anticodon?
A codon is in mRNA, while an anticodon is in tRNA
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
To provide the genetic information for making proteins
Where does translation occur in protein synthesis?
In the ribosomes
What is the longest part of the cell cycle?
Interphase
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
S Phase
What is the result of Mitosis in somatic cells?
Two identical daughter cells with 46 chromosomes
During which phase of Mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell?
Metaphase
What is the term for the process of DNA replication where one old strand makes a new side?
Semi-conservative replication
What occurs during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?
Protein synthesis
Test your understanding of the cell cycle, including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. Learn about the three phases of interphase, DNA replication, and the semi-conservative replication of DNA. This quiz is perfect for students of biology and genetics.
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