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What is the main reason for mitosis to result in identical daughter cells?
What is the main reason for mitosis to result in identical daughter cells?
- To facilitate sexual reproduction
- To increase genetic diversity
- To ensure each daughter cell has a complete set of chromosomes (correct)
- To repair damaged DNA
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
- M phase
- G2 phase
- S phase (correct)
- G1 phase
During which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell?
During which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell?
- Anaphase (correct)
- Telophase
- Metaphase
- Prophase
How does cytokinesis differ between animal and plant cells?
How does cytokinesis differ between animal and plant cells?
What causes a cell to grow uncontrollably?
What causes a cell to grow uncontrollably?
What is the primary difference between benign and malignant tumors?
What is the primary difference between benign and malignant tumors?
What term describes the genetic inheritance pattern where one allele is fully expressed, masking the effect of the other allele?
What term describes the genetic inheritance pattern where one allele is fully expressed, masking the effect of the other allele?
Which term refers to a type of gene interaction where the phenotype of the heterozygote is distinct from and often intermediate to the phenotypes of the homozygotes?
Which term refers to a type of gene interaction where the phenotype of the heterozygote is distinct from and often intermediate to the phenotypes of the homozygotes?
Why do sex-linked diseases appear more commonly in male humans?
Why do sex-linked diseases appear more commonly in male humans?
What term describes the process of creating recombinant DNA?
What term describes the process of creating recombinant DNA?
What is the term for a heritable change in the genetic material, leading to genetic diversity?
What is the term for a heritable change in the genetic material, leading to genetic diversity?
What is the term for a heritable change in the genetic material?
What is the term for a heritable change in the genetic material?
What refers to the process of creating recombinant DNA?
What refers to the process of creating recombinant DNA?
During which step does the separation and movement of sister chromatids occur in the cell?
During which step does the separation and movement of sister chromatids occur in the cell?
What term describes the events that occur during each step of DNA replication, transcription, and translation?
What term describes the events that occur during each step of DNA replication, transcription, and translation?
What does natural selection account for in the process of evolution?
What does natural selection account for in the process of evolution?
What is the term for a gene interaction where the phenotype of the heterozygote is distinct from and often intermediate to the phenotypes of the homozygotes?
What is the term for a gene interaction where the phenotype of the heterozygote is distinct from and often intermediate to the phenotypes of the homozygotes?
Which mechanism of evolution involves the movement of genes between populations, leading to a reduction in genetic differences?
Which mechanism of evolution involves the movement of genes between populations, leading to a reduction in genetic differences?
What is the term for the process of creating new species due to geographic isolation?
What is the term for the process of creating new species due to geographic isolation?
What is the main evidence for the theory of evolution found in the fossil record?
What is the main evidence for the theory of evolution found in the fossil record?
Which term describes the concept of organisms sharing a common ancestor and being classified based on their evolutionary relationships?
Which term describes the concept of organisms sharing a common ancestor and being classified based on their evolutionary relationships?
In the geologic time scale, which era is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of flowering plants?
In the geologic time scale, which era is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of flowering plants?
What is the term for the process by which a single species evolves into diverse forms occupying different ecological niches?
What is the term for the process by which a single species evolves into diverse forms occupying different ecological niches?
What type of reproductive barrier prevents mating or fertilization between species due to differences in behavior or timing?
What type of reproductive barrier prevents mating or fertilization between species due to differences in behavior or timing?
Which evolutionary pattern involves long periods of little change followed by rapid bursts of speciation?
Which evolutionary pattern involves long periods of little change followed by rapid bursts of speciation?
Which domain includes organisms with prokaryotic cells and is further divided into Archaea and Bacteria?
Which domain includes organisms with prokaryotic cells and is further divided into Archaea and Bacteria?
What is the ecological significance of prokaryotes?
What is the ecological significance of prokaryotes?
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