Cell Division Unit Quiz 6
Question 1
Points: 10 out of 10
Which structure connects two sister chromatids?
• centriole
• centromere
• homologue
.
Question 2
Points: 10 out of 10
If a somatic cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will you find in the daughter cells, after mitosis?
• 46
• 92
• 69
• 23
Question 3
Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following best describes cancer cells?
• Cancer cells respond to appropriate regulatory signals and divide in an uncontrolled manner.
• Cancer cells do not respond to appropriate regulatory signals and divide in a controlled manner.
• Cancer cells respond to appropriate regulatory signals and divide in a controlled manner.
• Cancer cells do not respond to appropriate regulatory signals and divide in an uncontrolled manner.
Question 4
Points: 10 out of 10
What stage of cell division is shown in the image below?

• Telophase
• Anaphase
• Prophase
• Metaphase
Question 5
Points: 10 out of 10
Which stage of the cell cycle is NOT part of interphase?
• G2 (Gap 2)
• M (Mitosis or Meiosis)
• G1 (Gap 1)
• S (Synthesis)
Question 6
Points: 10 out of 10
Imagine a hypothetical organism (critter). A DIPLOID cell from this organism has 40 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be found in a HAPLOID GAMETE of this organism?
• 80
• 40
• 20
• 46
Question 7
Points: 10 out of 10
If a somatic cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will you find in the daughter cells, after mitosis?
• 23
• 46
• 69
• 92
Question 8
Points: 10 out of 10
Imagine a hypothetical organism (critter). A GAMETE from this organism has 40 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be found in a SOMATIC CELL of this organism?
• 40
• 46
• 80
• 20
Question 9
Points: 10 out of 10
Chromosomes align on the equator of the cell.
• interphase
• metaphase
• telophase
• anaphase
• prophase
Question 10
Points: 10 out of 10
Gametes are supposed to be haploid. Complete the sentence: If nondisjunction occurs,
• the gamete will be normal.
• Two answers are correct: the gamete could be diploid, or it could be missing a chromosome entirely.
• the gamete could be diploid.
• the gamete could be missing a chromosome altogether.
Question 11
Points: 10 out of 10
DNA that is loosely wound is the easiest to replicate. Is this statement true or false?
• False
• True
Question 12
Points: 10 out of 10
A sperm has 16 chromosomes. How many chromosomes were in the germ cell that gave rise to the sperm?
• 32
• 16
• 64
• 8
Feedback
Yes. The germ cell had twice as many chromosomes as the sperm.
Question 13
Points: 10 out of 10
True or false: DNA that is loosely wound is the easiest to divide.
• False
• True
Question 14
Points: 10 out of 10
An organism produces gametes through what process?
• Meiosis
• Cellular respiration
• Mitosis
• Protein synthesis
Question 15
Points: 10 out of 10
Identify the structure marked #1:

• Centromere
• Chromatid
• Homology
• Chromosome
Question 4
Points: 10 out of 10
Gametes are supposed to be haploid. Complete the sentence: If nondisjunction occurs,
• the gamete will be normal.
• Two answers are correct: the gamete could be diploid, or it could be missing a chromosome entirely.
• the gamete could be diploid.
• the gamete could be missing a chromosome altogether.
Question 5
Points: 10 out of 10
A muscle cell would divide to make more muscle cells using the process of:
• mitosis
• fertilization
• meiosis
Question 6
Points: 10 out of 10
If a somatic cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will you find in the daughter cells, after mitosis?
• 69
• 46
• 92
• 23
Question 7
Points: 10 out of 10
Chromosomes align on the equator of the cell.
• telophase
• metaphase
• prophase
• interphase
• anaphase
Question 8
Points: 10 out of 10
During which stage of the cell cycle are cell organelles (like mitochondria, lysosomes, ribosomes) DIVIDED into two new cells?
• Mitosis
• Cytokinesis
• S
• G2
Question 9
Points: 10 out of 10
Which stage of the cell cycle is NOT part of interphase?
• G1 (Gap 1)
• S (Synthesis)
• M (Mitosis or Meiosis)
• G2 (Gap 2)
Question 10
Points: 10 out of 10
Imagine a hypothetical organism (critter). A GAMETE from this organism has 40 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be found in a SOMATIC CELL of this organism?
• 40
• 46
• 20
• 80
Question 11
Points: 10 out of 10
An organism produces gametes through what process?
• Protein synthesis
• Mitosis
• Cellular respiration
• Meiosis
Question 12
Points: 10 out of 10
True or false: DNA that is loosely wound is the easiest to divide.
• True
• False
Question 13
Points: 10 out of 10
Imagine a hypothetical organism (critter). A DIPLOID cell from this organism has 40 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be found in a HAPLOID GAMETE of this organism?
• 46
• 80
• 20
• 40
Question 14
Points: 10 out of 10
An organism produces gametes through what process?
• Cellular respiration
• Mitosis
• Protein synthesis
• Meiosis
Question 15
Points: 10 out of 10
A sperm has 16 chromosomes. How many chromosomes were in the germ cell that gave rise to the sperm?
• 16
• 8
• 32
• 64