Mitosis and Cell Theory Overview

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What is the main function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

  • To produce haploid gametes
  • To produce genetically diverse daughter cells
  • To develop from a single fertilised egg and repair/renew cells (correct)
  • To form new species

How many chromosome pairs are there in human somatic cells?

  • 92 pairs
  • 44 pairs
  • 23 pairs (correct)
  • 46 pairs

What is the characteristic number of chromosomes in elephant somatic cells?

  • 46
  • 18
  • 90
  • 56 (correct)

What are the chromosomes that do not determine sex called?

<p>Autosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process by which human gametes are produced?

<p>Meiosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many types of chromosomes are there in human cells according to the text?

<p>Two: autosomes and allosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of chromosomes help determine sex in humans?

<p>1 pair (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total length of DNA in the human body?

<p>2 x 10^14 metres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of DNA packaging in the nucleus?

<p>Nucleosome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between euchromatin and heterochromatin?

<p>Euchromatin is less condensed and transcriptionally active, while heterochromatin is more condensed and transcriptionally inactive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle involves the duplication of chromosomes?

<p>S phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

<p>To prepare the cell for cell division (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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