Meiosis Process Overview
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What is the process of splitting a cell into 4 sex cells called?

  • Replication
  • Meiosis (correct)
  • Transcription
  • Mitosis

    • Which phase of Meiosis I involves the homologous chromosomes pairing up?

  • Anaphase I
  • Telophase I
  • Metaphase I
  • Prophase I (correct)

    • How many chromosomes do humans have in each somatic cell?

  • 44 chromosomes
  • 46 chromosomes (correct)
  • 23 chromosomes
  • 48 chromosomes

    • What do genes code for in most cases?

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

    Which term refers to the physical appearance of a person, such as eye color or hair color?

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

    What is the term for the whole set of chromosomes in an organism?

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

    What is the primary function of the DNA molecule?

    <p>To store and transmit genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the DNA molecule?

    <p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During DNA replication, which of the following processes occurs to ensure the accurate copying of genetic information?

    <p>Complementary base pairing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the smallest unit of heredity that can be passed on from parents to offspring?

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

    What is the role of the nucleotides in the DNA molecule?

    <p>To store and transmit genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between DNA and genes?

    <p>DNA is the entire set of genetic instructions, and genes are the parts of DNA that carry the instructions for specific traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary function of spindle fibers during cell division?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a chromosome and a chromatid?

    <p>A chromosome is a pair of sister chromatids held together by a centromere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a phase of the cell cycle?

    <p>Replication Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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