Meiosis — Unit test Answers

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Xavier used a chart to list the roles of two different molecules in protein production. Which headings best complete the chart?

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Y: DNAZ: tRNA
B
Y: tRNAZ: DNA
C
Y: mRNAZ: tRNA
D
Y: tRNAZ: mRNA
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Which timeline shows the correct order of contributions made to the discovery of DNA?

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Option
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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One coiled spring is shown in the diagram.

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A
protein
B
gene
C
nitrogen base
D
backbone
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In which parts of the cell cycle would chromosomes be paired up? Check all that apply. interphasemetaphase Ianaphase IItelophase IImetaphase IItelophase I

A
interphase
B
metaphase I
C
anaphase II
D
telophase II
E
metaphase II
F
telophase I
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cell nucleusribosomeamino acidprotein

A
cell nucleus
B
ribosome
C
amino acid
D
protein
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Which statement describes an advantage of asexual reproduction?

A
Asexual reproduction results in variations in DNA.
B
Asexual reproduction causes less competition for resources.
C
Asexual reproduction is faster than sexual reproduction.
D
Asexual reproduction requires more energy than sexual reproduction.
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Orange trees can reproduce through sexual reproduction. What can be known about the sexual reproduction of orange trees?

A
Sperm and eggs form zygotes.
B
Budding is involved.
C
Vegetative propagation forms zygotes.
D
Spores are involved.
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A student wrote a sentence describing a difference between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.Asexual reproduction requires two parents, and sexual reproduction requires one parent.Which statement describes the student’s sentence?

A
It correctly describes the two processes.
B
It correctly describes asexual reproduction, but incorrectly describes sexual reproduction.
C
It incorrectly describes asexual reproduction, but correctly describes sexual reproduction.
D
It incorrectly describes the two processes.
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A mosquito has a diploid number of 6. How many chromosomes are in the sperm of a mosquito?

A
3
B
6
C
12
D
24
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If both crossing over and independent assortment occur during meiosis, which type of cells will result?

A
four genetically identical cells
B
four genetically different cells
C
two genetically identical cells
D
two genetically different cells
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Which stage follows anaphase I?

A
metaphase I
B
telophase II
C
anaphase II
D
telophase I

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