Cell Reproduction

Question 1

Interphase

Answer 1

The stages where a cell spends 90% of it’s time - just doing it’s job (G1, S, G2)

Question 2

G1

Answer 2

Stage 1, where the cell grows and produces enzymes

Question 3

S (synthesis)

Answer 3

Stage 2, where a copy of the chromosomes is synthesized

Question 4

G2

Answer 4

Stage 3, where more growth occurs and DNA is checked for errors

Question 5

M (mitosis)

Answer 5

Stage 4, where the nucleus is split and copies the DNA into two separate nuclei.

Question 6

cytokinesis

Answer 6

Stage 5, where the cell is split into two new cells

Question 7

histones

Answer 7

Small proteins found along the length of chromosomes that can move closer or farther apart

Question 8

Chromosomes

Answer 8

Tightly coiled form of the DNA-protein complex

Question 9

centromere

Answer 9

center of the chromosome

Question 10

chromatid

Answer 10

copy of a chromosome

Question 11

diploid

Answer 11

having two copies of each chromosome

Question 12

homologous chromosomes

Answer 12

chromosomes that are similar

Question 13

haploid

Answer 13

having one copy of each chromosome

Question 14

Meiosis

Answer 14

cell division for the purpose of sexual reproduction

Question 15

gametes

Answer 15

sperm/egg cells produced by meiosis