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Which stage of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes in the middle of the cell?
Which stage of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes in the middle of the cell?
- Metaphase (correct)
- Anaphase
- Prometaphase
- Prophase
Which traditional biotechnology practice refers to the use of microorganisms to convert organic material into usable products or energy sources?
Which traditional biotechnology practice refers to the use of microorganisms to convert organic material into usable products or energy sources?
- Fermentation (correct)
- Traditional Selection
- Plant Tissue Culture/In-Vitro Culture
- Mushroom Production
What characteristic is NOT typically selected for in traditional breeding and selection of plant varieties?
What characteristic is NOT typically selected for in traditional breeding and selection of plant varieties?
- Height
- Chemical Resistance (correct)
- Color
- Taste
Which microbe is commonly found in our intestines and helps in breaking down the food we eat?
Which microbe is commonly found in our intestines and helps in breaking down the food we eat?
Which type of microbe comes in various shapes including rods, spheres, and spirals?
Which type of microbe comes in various shapes including rods, spheres, and spirals?
What is the process by which a cell repeats its chromosomes and segregates them, producing two identical nuclei in preparation for cell division?
What is the process by which a cell repeats its chromosomes and segregates them, producing two identical nuclei in preparation for cell division?
During which stage of meiosis do chromosomes pair up and recombination occur?
During which stage of meiosis do chromosomes pair up and recombination occur?
What is the term for a creature consisting of only one cell?
What is the term for a creature consisting of only one cell?
Which division process begins with diploid cells and produces genetically different haploid cells?
Which division process begins with diploid cells and produces genetically different haploid cells?
In meiosis, what is the term for the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart?
In meiosis, what is the term for the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart?
