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MCAS Prep – Cell Division

a.Only plants are composed of cells. b.All cells are produced from other cells. c.Cells can be produced from non-living matter. d.Cells are one of several units of structure and function in living things.
 * 1) Which of the following statements is part of the cell theory?

a.All look the same. b.All have the same structure. c.Are often quite different from each other. d.Are the same size in every part of the organism.
 * 1) Cells in many-celled organisms

a.Twice the number of chromosomes as the mother cell. b.Half the amount of DNA as the mother cells. c.The exact same number of chromosomes as the mother cells.
 * 1) Asexual cell division results in daughter cells with
 * 1) A different amount of DNA from the mother cell.

a.Cloning c. exact copies of mother cells b. daughter cells with half the DNA d. Daughter cells with twice the DNA
 * 1) Sexual reproduction results in

a.Meiosis b. Replication c. Mitosis d. Chromatin
 * 1) Cell division in which the daughter cells have exact copies of the Mother cell’s DNA is called

a.Chromosomes b. Genes c. Codons d. Golgi
 * 1) DNA can be discussed in many forms. Which of the following is not a form of DNA?

A. digestive B. nervous C. excretory D. reproductive *
 * 1) Which body system’s primary function is the continuation of the species?

a.When the cell gets too large. c. When cells die. b.To reduce the number of cells in a tissue. d. When damage occurs in the tissue.
 * 1) Cell division in animal tissue occurs

A. There is a greater number of offspring. B. There is more food available to offspring. C. There is greater genetic variety in offspring. D. There is a longer development time for offspring. a.Prophase b. Metaphase c. Anaphase d. Telophase
 * 1) Which of the following is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction when compared to asexual reproduction?
 * 1) During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up along the cell equator?

a. Prophase b. Metaphase c. Anaphase d. Telophase
 * 1) Which phase of cell division is marked by the replication of DNA?

A. to store the genetic instructions needed to specify traits B. to release energy by breaking down food molecules C. to transport nutrients into and out of the cell D. to protect the cell from microorganisms
 * 1) Which of the following **best **describes the purpose of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell?

A. The cells of parent algae have nuclei. B. Each offspring contains chloroplasts. C. Several offspring may be produced at once. a.They control cell division c. They create the energy needed for mitosis. b.They make DNA. d. They interrupt cell division.
 * 1) // Spirogyra // are green algae that can reproduce sexually. Which of the following features identifi es reproduction in //Spirogyra// as sexual reproduction?
 * 1) Genetic material is contributed by two parent cells.
 * 2) Centriols are important to Cell division because


 * 1) Diagram the 4 major phases of Mitosis in the correct order. Be sure to show the position of chromosomes and spindle poles for each phase.