17 Questions
What is the total number of chromosomes in human beings?
46
During which phase of the cell cycle do cells get bigger in size and make proteins and organelles needed for normal functions?
G1 Phase
How many pairs of sex chromosomes are there in human beings?
1
Which term refers to the process of chromosome separation during cell division for body cells?
Mitosis
What is the molecule inside cells that contains the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism?
DNA
Which phase involves the synthesis and replication of DNA within the cell cycle?
S-Phase
Which cell division process plays a significant role in reproduction?
Meiosis
What is the phase in meiosis where chromosomes align in pairs, forming tetrads?
Synapsis
What is the term for the exchange of genetic materials between paired chromosomes?
Chiasma
In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align in the middle of the cell?
Metaphase
Which phase involves the initiation of pairing of chromosomes in meiosis?
Leptotene
What happens during the disjunction phase?
Separation of paired chromosomes
During which phase of cell division do chromosomes align again along the center of the cell?
Metaphase I
What happens during Anaphase II of cell division?
Chromosomes move to the opposite sides of the cell
When does chromatin condense into chromosomes during cell division?
Prophase I
Which phase of cell division involves the separation of paired homologous chromosomes?
Anaphase I
What is checked at the quality control point during cell division in G2 phase?
Integrity of DNA
Test your knowledge on genetics and chromosomes with this quiz covering topics like DNA structure, genes, sex chromosomes, and cell division processes such as meiosis and mitosis.
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