Mitosis and meiosis are processes involved in cellular reproduction. Which of the following describes and event that results from mitosis but NOT meiosis? A. two stages of cell division B. replication of cellular genetic material C. daughter cells that are identical to the parent cell D. four daughter cells that are produced from each parent cell CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
How are sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction different from each other? A. sexual reproduction requires two parents and asexual reproduction requires only one parent B. asexual reproduction requires two parents and sexual reproduction requires only one parent C. mutation rates are lower in sexual reproduction than in asexual reproduction D. asexual reproduction occurs only in multicellular organisms CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
Which type of reproduction leads to increased genetic variation on a population? A. Parthenogenesis B. asexual reproduction C. Sexual reproduction D. Vegetative reproduction CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
Which of the following phrases best describes cancer? A. absence of cyclins in the DNA B. miltiple gene mutations on a chromosome of DNA C. uncontrolled cell growth caused by mutations in genes that control the cell cycle D. presence of genetic defects caused by hereditary disorders CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
Which of the following phases of mitosis is represented by the diagram below? A. prophase B. metaphase C. anaphase D. telophase CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
A scientist wants to change the DNA of a sexually reproducing organism and have the new DNA present in every cell of the organism. In order to do this after fertilization, she would change the DNA in which of the following? A. zygote B. placenta C. testes of the father D. ovaries of the mother CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
Which row in the chart below indicates the correct process for each event indicated? A. row 1 B. row 2 C. row 3 D. row 4 CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
The diagram below shows a cellular process that occurs in organisms. What is the name of this process? A. meiosis B. mitosis C. endocytosis D. phagocytosis CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
The diagram below shows homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. Which of the following correctly describes the process being illustrated? A. mutation in which the DNA content of the gene is altered B. segregation of sister chromatids C. condensation and segregation of alleles D. crossing-over in which alleles are exchanged CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
Which of the following best describes meiosis? A. It is carried out in all tissues that require cell replacement. B. It occurs only in cells in the reproductive structures of organisms. C. It happens in all tissues except the brain and spinal cord. D. It is the first stage of mitosis. CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
The diagram below shows two strawberry plants. Plant 2 is produced asexually from Plant 1. If the leaf cells of Plant 1 have 56 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be found in the leaf cells of Plant 2? A. 14 B. 28 C. 56 D. 112 CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER
Mitosis, Meiosis, and Sexual Reproduction
Mitosis vs Meiosis
General Biology - Sections 5.1 and 5.2, pgs. 134-143, and Sections 6.1 and 6.2, pgs. 168-176 Honors Biology - Sections 10.1 and 10.2, pgs. 234-244, and Section 11.4 pgs. 275-285 |