Cellular Division

Question 1

This is a process of cell duplication, or reproduction, during which one cell gives rise to two genetically identical daughter cells.

Answer 1

Mitosis

Question 2

This is a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

Answer 2

Meiosis

Question 3

These are the respective daughter cells of mitosis and meiosis.

Answer 3

2: Mitosis and 4: Meiosis

Question 4

This is called the resting or quiescent phase.

Answer 4

Gap 0 or G0 Phase

Question 5

This is the phase wherein it is referred to as a non-cycling state or inactive state.

Answer 5

Gap 0 or G0 Phase

Question 6

This is the non-dividing stage of cells.

Answer 6

Interphase

Question 7

This is the longest phase in eukaryotic cell division.

Answer 7

Interphase

Question 8

This is the phase where DNA and chromosomes gets replicated.

Answer 8

Interphase

Question 9

These are the stages in cell division of the interphase.

Answer 9

Gap 1, Synthesis, and Gap 2

Question 10

This is stage where amino acids get synthesized.

Answer 10

Gap 1 Sub-phase

Question 11

This is the stage within interphase where the DNA and chromosomes are replicated.

Answer 11

Synthesis Sub-phase

Question 12

This is the stage where structures are formed that help divide the cell into two.

Answer 12

Gap 2 Sub-phase

Question 13

This refers to the structure that help the cell divide into two using fibrous strings.

Answer 13

Microtubules

Question 14

This is the term where the two stages of division (karyokinesis and cytokinesis) happen.

Answer 14

M Phase or Mitotic Phase

Question 15

This is called the dividing stage.

Answer 15

M Phase or Mitotic Phase

Question 16

This is the sub-phase where the division of the nucleus occurs.

Answer 16

Karyokinesis

Question 17

This is referred to as the first stage of the M phase of cellular division.

Answer 17

Karyokinesis

Question 18

This is referred to as the second stage of the M phase of cellular division.

Answer 18

Cytokinesis

Question 19

This is when the cytoplasm forms two separate daughter cells immediately after mitosis.

Answer 19

Cytokinesis

Question 20

This is when nuclear division occurs in eukaryotic cells.

Answer 20

Mitosis

Question 21

These are the two types of cells found in mitosis.

Answer 21

1. Somatic Cells
2. Reproductive Cells

Question 22

These are examples of somatic cells.

Answer 22

Blood Cells, Epithelial Cells, Bone Cells, etc.

Question 23

These are the types of white blood cells.

Answer 23

1. Acidophils
2. Basophils
3. Neutrophils
4. Lymphocytes
5. Monocytes

Question 24

White blood cells can be conveniently divided into two types.

Answer 24

1. Granulocytes
2. Agranulocytes

Question 25

This type of WBC is the first to respond during an infection.

Answer 25

Neutrophils

Question 26

The main pathogen this WBC targets are bacteria.

Answer 26

Neutrophils

Question 27

This type of WBC is the second to respond during an infection, in case the first is not enough.

Answer 27

Monocytes

Question 28

This type of WBC increases during allergic reactions.

Answer 28

Basophils

Question 29

It is an enzyme that breaks down protein made from blood clots.

Answer 29

Plasmin

Question 30

These are the types of reproductive cells.

Answer 30

1. Sperm Cells 2. Egg Cells

Question 31

This serves as the fuel source of reproductive cells, especially sperm, in order to propel themselves.

Answer 31

Fructose

Question 32

It is said that sperm cells contain more protein than this object.

Answer 32

Eggs

Question 33

These are the stages of mitosis.

Answer 33

1. Prophase 2. Metaphase 3. Anaphase 4. Telophase

Question 34

This is where the nuclear membrane begins to disintegrate.

Answer 34

Prophase

Question 35

This is where the nucleoli disappear.

Answer 35

Prophase

Question 36

This is where DNA begins to supercoil and appear as chromosomes.

Answer 36

Prophase

Question 37

This is the phase wherein the chromosomes prepare to navigate towards the middle of the cell. | The chromosoemes are not in the middle yet.

Answer 37

Prophase

Question 38

This when chromosomes pair up into sister chromatids and form in the middle.

Answer 38

Metaphase

Question 39

This is when centrioles start to appear at both poles of the cell.

Answer 39

Metaphase

Question 40

The formation of spindle fibers and their attachment to kinetochores.

Answer 40

Metaphase

Question 41

This is the meaning behind kinetochore.

Answer 41

Kineto means "to move" and Chore means "to spread."

Question 42

The number of kinetochores found in each centromere.

Answer 42

2

Question 43

This is where spindle fibers attach themselves on.

Answer 43

Kinetochore

Question 44

This is when sister chromatids are pulled apart towards opposite poles.

Answer 44

Anaphase

Question 45

This is where the formation of cleavage appears.

Answer 45

Anaphase

Question 46

This is when the nuclear membrane reappears.

Answer 46

Telophase

Question 47

This refers to the phase where DNA begin to diffuse into the nucleus.

Answer 47

Telophase

Question 48

This is when the nucleoli reappear.

Answer 48

Telophase

Question 49

This is when (4) daughter cells that are half the number of parents cells via double division.

Answer 49

Meiosis

Question 50

Mostly referred to as a "haploid" chromosome number, in contrast with its "diploid" parent cell.

Answer 50

Meiosis

Question 51

This plays a crucial role in the sexual reproduction of eukaryotes.

Answer 51

Meiosis

Question 52

These are the number of stages of meiosis.

Answer 52

9 Stages (Interphase and two cycles of the [4] stages of Mitosis)

Question 53

This is a point of overlap between two pair chromatids at which fusion and genetic exchange takes place.

Answer 53

Chiasmata

Question 54

This is an overlapping process that takes place during the prophase of meiosis.

Answer 54

Chiasmata

Question 55

This can occur between two strands of chromosomes during genetic material transfer.

Answer 55

Recombination

Question 56

These are the sub-stages of Prophase

Answer 56

1. Leptotene 2. Zygotene 3. Pachytene 4. Diplotene 5. Diakinesis

Question 57

This stage is when chromosomes become visible as two fine threats within the nucleus.

Answer 57

Leptotene

Question 58

This is when the chromosomes condense into each other in the nuclear envelope.

Answer 58

Leptotene

Question 59

This is when homologous chromosomes form pairs during synapsis.

Answer 59

Zygotene

Question 60

This is when synaptonemal complexed begin to form.

Answer 60

Zygotene

Question 61

The specific place where homologous chromosomes pair up.

Answer 61

Synapses

Question 62

This subphase is where chromosome chiasmata occur.

Answer 62

Pachytene

Question 63

This is where paired chromosomes shorten and thicken.

Answer 63

Pachytene

Question 64

This is when DNA exchange of non-sister chromatids occur.

Answer 64

Pachytene

Question 65

Another term when DNA is exchanged between non-sister chromatids.

Answer 65

Crossing Over

Question 66

This is when the chromosomes separate only slightly.

Answer 66

Diplotene

Question 67

This is when paired chromosomes begin to separate into two pairs of sister chromatids (still remaining in contact with each other)

Answer 67

Diplotene

Question 68

This is the end of synapsis, and the chiasmata becomes visible within the bivalent.

Answer 68

Diplotene

Question 69

This sub-phase is when the nucleolus disappears.

Answer 69

Diakinesis

Question 70

This sub-phase is when the nuclear envelop disintegrates completely.

Answer 70

Diakinesis

Question 71

This sub-phase is when spindle fibers begin to form.

Answer 71

Diakinesis

Question 72

This is when the exchange of information has ended and shared pieces of genetic material are found within two separate chromosomes.

Answer 72

Diakinesis

Question 73

These are involved in moving and segregating the chromosomes during nuclear division.

Answer 73

Spindle Fibers

Question 74

This is the term for the first cycle of meiosis.

Answer 74

Reductional Phase

Question 75

This is the term for the second cycle of meiosis.

Answer 75

Equational Phase