Chromosomes and Homologous Pairs Quiz
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What is the name of the longer arm of a chromosome shown below the centromere?

  • Delta arm
  • Alpha arm
  • Beta arm (correct)
  • Gamma arm
  • In diploid organisms, how do homologous chromosomes relate to each other?

  • They are not identical in traits
  • They contain identical gene sites along their lengths (correct)
  • They contain an identical number of chromosomes
  • They have different gene sites
  • What is the haploid number of chromosomes in an organism?

  • Twice the diploid number
  • Equal to the diploid number
  • One-half the diploid number (correct)
  • One-fourth the diploid number
  • Which phase of the cell cycle is very active rather than a resting stage between subsequent cell divisions?

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

    Which phase of the cell cycle is specifically where cell division occurs?

    <p>M phase (Mitosis phase)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for identical gene sites along the lengths of homologous chromosomes?

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

    What is the process by which a cell replicates its chromosomes and then segregates them, producing two identical nuclei in preparation for cell division?

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

    During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication or synthesis occur?

    <p>Synthesis Phase (S)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of the cell cycle does protein synthesis happen?

    <p>Gap 2 Phase (G2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage of the cell cycle characterized by the absence of visible chromosomes, and instead, the nucleus is filled with chromatin fibers?

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

    Which phase of the cell cycle is known as the quiescent stage where cells do not undergo further division?

    <p>Quiescent Stage (G0)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for cytoplasmic division in the cell cycle?

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

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