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What are telomeres?
What are telomeres?
- Proteins involved in meiosis
- Structures responsible for cell expansion in plants
- Molecules of DNA containing thousands of genes
- Thread-like structures in a cell's nucleus visible only during cell division (correct)
What dictates growth in plants?
What dictates growth in plants?
- Presence of telomeres
- Cell division only
- Continuous generation of new cells (correct)
- Cell expansion only
What is the characteristic of chromosome number in somatic cells of a species?
What is the characteristic of chromosome number in somatic cells of a species?
- It varies greatly within the same species
- It is determined by the number of genes in the cell
- It is consistent for every somatic cell in an organism of a given species (correct)
- It is directly related to plant cell cycle
How many chromosomes does Olea europea have per cell?
How many chromosomes does Olea europea have per cell?
What is the role of meiosis in the cell cycle?
What is the role of meiosis in the cell cycle?
What are telomeres?
What are telomeres?
What is the function of telomeres?
What is the function of telomeres?
What is the characteristic of somatic cells in terms of chromosome number?
What is the characteristic of somatic cells in terms of chromosome number?
How many chromosomes does Olea europea have per cell?
How many chromosomes does Olea europea have per cell?
What dictates growth in plants?
What dictates growth in plants?
Study Notes
Cellular Reproduction
- Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences (
TTAGGG
in humans) that protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes.
Plant Growth
- Hormones, particularly auxins, dictate growth in plants.
Chromosome Number
- In somatic cells of a species, the characteristic chromosome number is diploid (2n), meaning two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent.
Olea Europaea (Olive Tree)
- Olea europaea, the olive tree, has 46 chromosomes per cell.
Meiosis
- Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half, producing four non-identical daughter cells, each with a unique combination of genetic traits.
- The role of meiosis in the cell cycle is to produce gametes (sperm or egg cells) for sexual reproduction.
Telomeres and Their Function
- Telomeres function as a protective cap, preventing the loss of genetic information during DNA replication and protecting the chromosome from degradation.
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Test your knowledge of the plant cell cycle with this quiz. Explore the events of the cell cycle in plants, compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis, and understand the significance of growth and cell division in plant cells. Ideal for students of biology and related fields.