Plant Cell Cycle Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

46 chromosomes (23 pairs per cell) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of meiosis in the cell cycle?

To produce gametes with half the chromosome number (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are telomeres?

Thread-like structures in a cell's nucleus visible only during cell division (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of telomeres?

To protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of somatic cells in terms of chromosome number?

They contain a characteristic number of chromosomes for a given species (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many chromosomes does Olea europea have per cell?

46 chromosomes (23 pairs per cell) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What dictates growth in plants?

Continuous generation of new cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

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.