24 Questions
What is the result of Meiosis II?
Four unique haploid cells result, each with a single set of chromosomes.
What is the process that ensures DNA is fully distributed throughout the body?
Mitosis
What is the term for the physical appearance of a person, including eye color or hair color?
Phenotype
How many chromosomes are in a human karyotype?
46
What is the purpose of meiosis?
To produce gametes
What is the term for a cell that has a single set of chromosomes?
Haploid
What occurs during Anaphase I of Meiosis I?
Homologous chromosomes separate to opposite poles
What is the term for the basic unit of inheritance?
Gene
What is the purpose of the S Phase in the cell division process?
To copy all the DNA for each new cell
What is the correct term for the process of a cell splitting into two daughter cells with identical genetic material?
Mitosis
Which of the following is NOT a phase of Mitosis?
G1 Phase
What is the term for the number of chromosomes in a human cell?
Diploid
What is the structure of DNA?
A double helix
What is the purpose of Cytokinesis?
To physically split the cell into two
What are the four nitrogen-rich bases found in DNA?
Guanine, Adenine, Thymine, and Cytosine
What is the term for the process of cell division that results in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell?
Meiosis
Which DNA base pairs are correctly matched according to the pairing rule?
Adenine with thymine, guanine with cytosine
Which component of the cell is correctly ordered from largest to smallest?
Cell -> Nucleus -> Chromosomes -> DNA -> Gene
What role do genes play in the body?
Genes are instructions for making a particular protein
Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
Fallopian Tube
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Produces fluid for sperm nourishment
In a pedigree chart, what does a semi-black square represent?
Male with a dominant trait
Which structure is responsible for transporting sperm during ejaculation?
Vas Deferens
Which hormone is produced by the ovaries?
Progesterone
Understand the structure of DNA, its composition, and the relationship between genes and nucleotides. Learn about the pairing rule of adenine and thymine, and guanine and cytosine.
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