Cell division- Mitosis + Meiosis (nucleus)

Question 1

Why is it important for cells to divide

Answer 1

Growth, Development, and Repair

Question 2

The process cells go through for growth and repair

Answer 2

cell cycle

Question 3

part of the cell cycle when the DNA is duplicated (copied, double)

Answer 3

s-phase

Question 4

Part of the cell cycle when nucleus divides into 2; PMAT

Answer 4

Mitosis

Question 5

when the cell grows and prepares for mitosis.

Answer 5

G1 + G2

Question 6

G1, S, G2

Answer 6

Interphase

Question 7

part of the cell cycle when chromosomes become visible.

Answer 7

Prophase

Question 8

part of the cell cycle when chromosomes align in the middle/center

Answer 8

Metaphase

Question 9

part of the cell cycle when chromosomes are pulled apart

Answer 9

Anaphase

Question 10

part of the cell cycle when two nuclei appear

Answer 10

Telophase

Question 11

end of the cell cycle cytoplasm splits and 2 genetically identical diploid cells are made

Answer 11

cytokinesis

Question 12

contains two sets of chromosome

Answer 12

diploid

Question 13

body cells such as skin, muscle, nerve cells that perform mitosis

Answer 13

Somatic cells

Question 14

The process of DNA replication is necessary before a cell-

Answer 14

divided into two cells

Question 15

What phase is the first step in mitosis?

Answer 15

Prophase

Question 16

Growth and repair of organisms is achieved through

Answer 16

mitosis

Question 17

Why is DNA replicated in the human body significant?

Answer 17

it is needed for cell division

Question 18

What must occur first before a plant cell divides?

Answer 18

The chromosomes replicate

Question 19

Cells remain small to maintain their-

Answer 19

surface area to cell volume ratio

Question 20

Why is meiosis important?

Answer 20

• genetic differences between organisms to produce genetically different offspring,
• maintain their number of chromosomes

Question 21

What is the process called when chromosomes exchange DNA?

Answer 21

Crossing over

Question 22

In which phases does crossing over occur?

Answer 22

Prophase I

Question 23

the process that produces different sex cells (sperm, egg)

Answer 23

meiosis

Question 24

part of the cell cycle when the DNA is duplicated (copied, doubled)

Answer 24

S- phase

Question 25

the process that goes through PMAT twice

Answer 25

meiosis

Question 26

part of the cycle when chromosomes become visible

Answer 26

Prophase

Question 27

when chromosomes exchange DNA for offspring diversity

Answer 27

crossing over

Question 28

contains one set or half of the chromosomes (one set is in the egg, the other set is in the sperm)

Answer 28

haploid

Question 29

sex cells (egg and sperm)

Answer 29

gametes

Question 30

division of the nucleus twice

Answer 30

meiosis

Question 31

During meiosis, homologous chromosomes can exchange the DNA in a process known as-

Answer 31

crossing over

Question 32

Meiosis is the process by which gametes are produced. In which of the human organs does meiosis occur?

Answer 32

Testes

Question 33

The process in meiosis that contributes to sperm and eggs having unique genetic material-

Answer 33

crossing over

Question 34

What is mitosis?

Answer 34

Part of the cell cycle when the DNA is separated into two nuclei

Question 35

What is meiosis?

Answer 35

Part of the cell cycle when DNA is separated into four nuclei