Kinetochore Structure and Function Quiz
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What is the main purpose of the S phase of the cell cycle?

  • To produce new proteins needed for cell growth
  • To duplicate the chromosomes in preparation for cell division (correct)
  • To increase the number of organelles in the cell
  • To increase the overall size of the cell
  • What is the diploid chromosome number in human somatic cells?

  • 46 (correct)
  • 184
  • 92
  • 23
  • What is the process by which DNA replication occurs during the S phase?

  • The DNA strands are duplicated by the addition of new nucleotides to the existing strands
  • The DNA strands are unwound and then copied as a single continuous strand
  • The DNA strands are cut and rearranged to form new chromosomes
  • The two DNA strands unwind and separate, and then new complementary strands are synthesized (correct)
  • What is the name given to the two identical copies of a chromosome that are produced during DNA replication?

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

    What is the purpose of the proteins involved in DNA replication during the S phase?

    <p>To unwind and separate the DNA strands, and then synthesize new complementary strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name given to the set of chromosomes in a human somatic cell?

    <p>Diploid set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the pairing of homologous chromosomes in human cells?

    <p>To provide genetic diversity by combining genetic material from both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the process by which DNA strands are unwound and separated during replication?

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

    What is the purpose of the complementary base pairing between the two DNA strands during replication?

    <p>To ensure that the new DNA strands are identical to the original strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the phosphate and sugar molecules in the DNA replication process?

    <p>They provide the energy and structural support for the DNA molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

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