Biology 1401 Chapter 10 How Cells Divide

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1.

If a eukaryotic cell has a single set of chromosomes, it is called
- A.
  
  Haploid.
- B.
  
  Diploid.
- C.
  
  Polypoid.
- D.
  
  Tetraploid.
2.

The physical map of the array of chromosomes is called a(n)
- A.
  
  Ecotype.
- B.
  
  Haplotype.
- C.
  
  Karyotype.
- D.
  
  Phenotype.
- E.
  
  Genotype.
3.

The physical distribution of cytoplasmic material into the two daughter cells is called
- A.
  
  DNA replication.
- B.
  
  Mitosis.
- C.
  
  Cytokinesis.
- D.
  
  Binary fission.
4.

Which of the following cell functions are maintained by cell division?
- A.
  
  Growth and reproduction
- B.
  
  Death
- C.
  
  Metabolism
- D.
  
  Movement
- E.
  
  Organization
5.

The bacterial genome exist as a
- A.
  
  Single, circular, protein-coated, double stranded DNA molecule.
- B.
  
  Single, circular, uncoated, double stranded DNA molecule.
- C.
  
  Single, circular, uncoated, double stranded RNA molecule.
- D.
  
  Single, linear, uncoated, double stranded DNA molecule.
- E.
  
  Many, circular, uncoated, double stranded DNA molecules.
6.

The number of chromosomes characteristic of eukaryotes, in general,
- A.
  
  Can usually be determined without the use of a microscope.
- B.
  
  Can usually be predicted from the size of the organism.
- C.
  
  Change as the organisms grow and age.
- D.
  
  Vary considerably from 2 to over 1000 in different species.
- E.
  
  Vary depending on the type of the cell in the same organism.
7.

Eukaryotic chromosomes are coated with proteins containing a high proportion of basic amino acids. These proteins are given the name
- A.
  
  Albumins.
- B.
  
  Antibodies.
- C.
  
  Enzymes.
- D.
  
  Histamines.
- E.
  
  Histones.
8.

In the human, the body cells (non-sex cells) contain two sets of chromosomes totaling
- A.
  
  2.
- B.
  
  22.
- C.
  
  44.
- D.
  
  46.
- E.
  
  23.
9.

The two copies of each chromosome in body cells are called
- A.
  
  Chromatids.
- B.
  
  Homologous chromosomes.
- C.
  
  Sister chromosomes.
- D.
  
  Daughter chromosomes.
- E.
  
  Genes.
10.

Before cell division of the body cells, each homologue replicates into two parts. These parts are connected by a centromere and are called
- A.
  
  Sister chromatids.
- B.
  
  Daughter chromatids.
- C.
  
  Sister chromosomes.
- D.
  
  Daughter chromosomes.
- E.
  
  Genes.
11.

Which of the following sequence of cell-cycle phases is characteristic of eukaryotes?
- A.
  
  G to S to M
- B.
  
  to S to to M to C
- C.
  
  S to M to C
- D.
  
  to to S to C
- E.
  
  to to to S to C
12.

The primary growth phase of a cell is
- A.
- B.
  
  S.
- C.
- D.
  
  M.
- E.
  
  C.
13.

The phase of the cell cycle during which the cytoplasm divides to form two cells is
- A.
- B.
  
  S.
- C.
  
  M.
- D.
  
  C.
- E.
14.

The cell organelles replicate prior to genomic separation in ______ phase.
- A.
- B.
  
  S
- C.
- D.
  
  M
- E.
  
  C
15.

The first stage of mitosis, when the chromosomes become visibly shorter and thicker is
- A.
  
  Anaphase.
- B.
  
  Interphase.
- C.
  
  Metaphase.
- D.
  
  Prophase.
- E.
  
  Telophase.
16.

In prophase, ribosomal RNA synthesis stops when the chromosomes condense, and this makes the
- A.
  
  Chromosomes lengthen.
- B.
  
  Nuclear envelope reform.
- C.
  
  Nucleolus disappear.
- D.
  
  Chromosomes line up at the equator.
17.

The chromosomes line up at the equator of the spindle during
- A.
  
  Anaphase.
- B.
  
  Interphase.
- C.
  
  Metaphase.
- D.
  
  Prophase.
- E.
  
  Telophase.
18.

The framework of microtubules that appears in cell division which eventually moves the chromatids apart is called the
- A.
  
  Aster.
- B.
  
  Cell plate.
- C.
  
  Centriole.
- D.
  
  Spindle apparatus.
- E.
  
  Centromere.
19.

Which one of the following represents interphase?
- A.
  
  + + S
- B.
  
  S + M + C
- C.
  
  Prophase + metaphase + anaphase + telophase
- D.
  
  Cytokinesis + mitosis
- E.
  
  + +
20.

The attachment of which molecules is critical for the proper separation of sister chromatids?
- A.
  
  Chromosomes
- B.
  
  Asters
- C.
  
  Microtubules
- D.
  
  Cyclins
- E.
  
  Protein kinases
21.

Microtubules become shorter, pulling chromatids to the ends of the spindle, during
- A.
  
  Anaphase.
- B.
  
  Interphase.
- C.
  
  Metaphase.
- D.
  
  Prophase.
- E.
  
  Telophase.
22.

Which of the following is essentially the reverse of prophase?
- A.
  
  Anaphase
- B.
  
  Interphase
- C.
  
  Metaphase
- D.
  
  Telophase
- E.
  
  Cytokinesis
23.

Animal cells typically achieve cytokinesis by
- A.
  
  Binary fission.
- B.
  
  Forming a cell plate across the middle of the cell.
- C.
  
  Forming a cleavage furrow that pinches the cell into two.
- D.
  
  Chromosome condensation.
- E.
  
  Chromosome elongation.
24.

Plant cells typically achieve cytokinesis by
- A.
  
  Binary fission.
- B.
  
  Forming a cell plate across the middle of the cell.
- C.
  
  Forming a cleavage furrow that pinches the cell into two.
- D.
  
  Chromosome condensation.
- E.
  
  Chromosome elongation.
25.

Which of the following is not a checkpoint for cell cycle control in a eukaryotic cell?
- A.
  
  /S
- B.
  
  /M
- C.
  
  Spindle
- D.
  
  MFP