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DNA, Mitosis, & Meiosis

Quiz by Anna Miller

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  • Q1
    The process in which somatic cells (body cells) go through to make more cells
    Mitosis
    30s
  • Q2
    The stage where the cell grows and replicates DNA before mitosis
    Interphase
    30s
  • Q3
    Like chromosomes pair up during this stage of mitosis/meiosis
    Prophase
    30s
  • Q4
    The stage in mitosis or meiosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell
    Metaphase
    30s
  • Q5
    The stage of mitosis or meiosis where the spindle fibers pull apart the chromosomes
    Anaphase
    30s
  • Q6
    The last official phase of mitosis/meiosis where the cells prepare to split into daughter cells.
    Telophase
    30s
  • Q7
    The cytoplasm splits and two new cells with a full set of DNA are formed *not considered a part of mitosis*
    Cytokinesis
    30s
  • Q8
    The "tow ropes" that pull the chromosomes apart during anaphase
    Spindle Fibers
    30s
  • Q9
    producing two identical copies of DNA from one original DNA molecule.
    DNA Replication
    30s
  • Q10
    The shape of DNA
    Double Helix
    30s
  • Q11
    The monomer of DNA. Has a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.
    Nucleotide
    30s
  • Q12
    Containing HALF the number of chromosomes as a regular body cell.
    Haploid
    30s
  • Q13
    Containing a full set of chromosomes (humans = 46)
    Diploid
    30s
  • Q14
    occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene.
    Mutation
    30s
  • Q15
    Process where a cell goes through PMAT twice, producing 4 different haploid cells. Makes sperm and egg.
    Meiosis
    30s

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