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When a cell is preparing to divide, what happens to the chromatin?
When a cell is preparing to divide, what happens to the chromatin?
- The chromatin remains in a loose, thin fiber state
- The chromatin is dissolved and lost
- The chromatin becomes more condensed and visible as chromosomes (correct)
- The chromatin is randomly packaged into the cell
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human somatic (body) cell?
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human somatic (body) cell?
- 23
- 115
- 46 (correct)
- 92
What are homologous chromosomes?
What are homologous chromosomes?
- Chromosomes that are identical in structure and function
- Chromosomes that come in pairs
- Chromosomes that are inherited from both parents
- All of the above (correct)
What is the difference between a haploid and a diploid cell?
What is the difference between a haploid and a diploid cell?
What is a karyotype?
What is a karyotype?
How many pairs of autosomal chromosomes do humans have?
How many pairs of autosomal chromosomes do humans have?
What are the two forms of chromatin found in cells?
What are the two forms of chromatin found in cells?
During prophase, chromatin condenses into which form?
During prophase, chromatin condenses into which form?
Which type of cells have a relatively easy time sorting daughter chromosomes during cell division?
Which type of cells have a relatively easy time sorting daughter chromosomes during cell division?
What is the goal of cell division in eukaryotes?
What is the goal of cell division in eukaryotes?
Which term describes the distribution of one identical copy of each chromosome to developing daughter cells in eukaryotes?
Which term describes the distribution of one identical copy of each chromosome to developing daughter cells in eukaryotes?
In binary fission, what happens to the circular chromosomes produced by prokaryotes?
In binary fission, what happens to the circular chromosomes produced by prokaryotes?
How many chromatids are there in a duplicated chromosome during the S-phase of interphase?
How many chromatids are there in a duplicated chromosome during the S-phase of interphase?
What is the total number of chromatids in a diploid cell with 46 chromosomes after DNA replication?
What is the total number of chromatids in a diploid cell with 46 chromosomes after DNA replication?
How many pairs of sister chromatids are present in a diploid cell with 46 chromosomes?
How many pairs of sister chromatids are present in a diploid cell with 46 chromosomes?
What is the haploid number of chromosomes in a cell that has a diploid number of 46 chromosomes?
What is the haploid number of chromosomes in a cell that has a diploid number of 46 chromosomes?
How many different chromosomes would be observed in a karyotype of a diploid individual with 46 chromosomes?
How many different chromosomes would be observed in a karyotype of a diploid individual with 46 chromosomes?
Which term describes the complex of DNA and proteins in the cell nucleus?
Which term describes the complex of DNA and proteins in the cell nucleus?
