Eukaryotic Chromosomes and Cell Cycle
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What is the primary location of the genes in a eukaryotic cell?

  • Ribosomes
  • Nucleus (correct)
  • Mitochondria
  • Chloroplasts

    • What is the approximate number of chromosomes in a body cell of a human?

  • 46 (correct)
  • 21,000
  • 23
  • 32

    • How many long DNA molecules are typically found in each eukaryotic chromosome?

  • Five
  • Ten
  • One (correct)
  • Two

    • What happens to chromosomes most of the time in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>They exist as thin fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If fully extended, how long would the DNA in just one of your cells be?

    <p>About 6 feet long.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following species has the highest number of chromosomes in its body cells?

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

    What is the main purpose of chromosomes during cell division?

    <p>To carry genetic information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about chromatin is true when a cell is not dividing?

    <p>It is too thin to be seen using a light microscope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure forms to divide animal cells during cytokinesis?

    <p>Cleavage furrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cytokinesis in plant cells differ from that in animal cells?

    <p>Plant cells form a cell plate instead of a cleavage furrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microfilaments during cytokinesis in animal cells?

    <p>They create a contracting ring to facilitate the cleavage furrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the daughter cells after cytokinesis in animal cells?

    <p>They are genetically identical to the parent cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In plant cells, what materials form the cell plate during cytokinesis?

    <p>Vesicles containing cell wall material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes cytokinesis in general?

    <p>It involves the division of the cytoplasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily responsible for creating the cleavage furrow in animal cells?

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

    What is the outcome of successful cytokinesis in both animal and plant cells?

    <p>Two identical daughter cells are produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event occurs during anaphase I of meiosis?

    <p>Homologous chromosomes separate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the daughter cells produced from meiosis I?

    <p>They are haploid with two sister chromatids each.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'haploid' refer to in the context of meiosis?

    <p>Cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during anaphase II in meiosis?

    <p>Sister chromatids separate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final outcome of meiosis after the second division?

    <p>Four haploid cells are produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of meiosis is associated with the separation of sister chromatids?

    <p>Anaphase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of meiosis do chromosomes have two sister chromatids?

    <p>Before meiosis II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the two nuclear divisions in meiosis?

    <p>To ensure genetic variability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of meiosis in eukaryotic organisms?

    <p>To create haploid daughter cells for sexual reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells does meiosis produce?

    <p>Haploid cells with one copy of each chromosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times do the chromosomes duplicate during meiosis?

    <p>Once before the division occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes mitosis?

    <p>Mitosis is primarily responsible for tissue repair and growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes meiosis from mitosis in terms of the genetic composition of daughter cells?

    <p>Meiosis yields genetically unique daughter cells, whereas mitosis produces identical cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of chromosome number, how do the daughter cells of meiosis compare to those of mitosis?

    <p>Meiosis produces haploid daughter cells, while mitosis produces diploid cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of mitosis?

    <p>Repairing tissues and promoting growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis compared to mitosis?

    <p>Meiosis produces 4 cells, mitosis produces 2 cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates homologous chromosomes in the described example?

    <p>Their color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of meiosis do the unique events specific to meiosis occur?

    <p>Metaphase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the daughter cells produced at the end of meiosis II contain?

    <p>Haploid set of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the alignment of chromosome pairs during metaphase I vary?

    <p>Their orientation is random</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in possibility 1 during the alignment of chromosomes?

    <p>Both red chromosomes are on the same side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the process that precedes both mitosis and meiosis?

    <p>It is a step that involves the formation of sister chromatids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between meiosis II and mitosis?

    <p>Meiosis II results in haploid cells, while mitosis results in diploid cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the possible combinations of chromosomes in gametes produced at the end of meiosis II?

    <p>Mixed combinations of red and blue chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Eukaryotic Chromosomes

    • Eukaryotic chromosomes are made up of DNA molecules
    • The length of eukaryotic DNA molecules in each cell is approximately 6 feet
    • The number of chromosomes in a cell varies depending on the species
    • Humans generally have around 21,000 genes on chromosomes

    The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

    • Most of the time chromosomes are stored as thin fibers in the nucleus
    • During cell division, chromosomes become condensed and visible

    The Cell Cycle

    • The main events of the cell cycle include growth, preparation for division, and division
    • The division of the cytoplasm is called cytokinesis

    Cytokinesis

    • Cytokinesis in animal cells occurs when the cell membrane pinches off and separates the two daughter cells
    • Cytokinesis in plant cells requires the formation of a cell plate that separates the daughter cells

    Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis

    • Mitosis is the process of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells.
    • Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces four haploid cells
    • Meiosis consists of two divisions, meiosis I and meiosis II
    • The result of both meiosis and mitosis is the formation of daughter cells
    • Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes
    • Meiosis II separates sister chromatids

    The Origins of Genetic Variation

    • The orientations of homologous chromosome pairs are determined by chance in Meiosis I
    • The random orientation of chromosomes in Meiosis I determines the genetic makeup of the resulting gametes
    • The end products of Meiosis are gametes, which have only one set of chromosomes
    • The end products of Mitosis are daughter cells, which are genetically identical to the parent cell.

    Meiosis, the Basis of Sexual Reproduction

    • Meiosis helps create genetic variation in organisms by producing gametes with unique combinations of chromosomes
    • Sexual reproduction helps to recombine genetic material from two parents, increasing genetic variation in offspring.

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