AnswersHSBIO Biology Sem 1 26-27Lab: Diffusion Across a Semi-permeable Membrane

Lab: Diffusion Across a Semi-permeable Membrane — Unit test Answers

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Which correctly describes crossing over?

A
the process whereby non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material
B
the process whereby homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
C
the process whereby sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
D
the process whereby homologous chromosome pairs align randomly along the metaphase plate
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What is the end result of meiosis?

A
four identical daughter cells
B
four different daughter cells
C
two identical daughter cells
D
two different daughter cells
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Which organism would be the best subject for a study of both photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

A
a green plant
B
a chemosynthetic bacterium
C
an animal that eats plants
D
an animal that eats animals
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How has the study of mitosis affected scientists’ knowledge of cancer?

A
It led to a study of how to induce cancer cells to divide more rapidly.
B
It led to an understanding of how cancer cells divide so rapidly.
C
It led to the development of contact-inhibition regulators.
D
It led to the discovery of how to prevent cancer cells from dividing.
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It is crucial that the process of mitosis is error free. This is because otherwise healthy cells can

A
grow into giant super cells.
B
undergo meiosis.
C
become cancer cells.
D
produce two identical cells.
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How does interphase prepare cells for mitosis?

A
rest prior to cell division
B
growth of cell and replication of DNA
C
dissolution of nucleus and cell membrane
D
division of cytoplasm
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Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?

A
crossing over
B
independent assortment
C
fertilization
D
tetrad formation
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Which definition correctly describes a haploid cell during meiosis?

A
a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
B
a cell that has two complete sets of chromosomes
C
a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell
D
a cell that has one complete set of chromosomes
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between cytokinesis and mitosis?

A
Mitosis includes interphase and cytokinesis.
B
Cytokinesis precedes mitosis in the cell cycle.
C
Cytokinesis is not a phase of mitosis, but occurs during mitosis.
D
Interphase includes cytokinesis and mitosis.
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Which discovery did Gregor Mendel make?

A
Traits are inherited independently of each other.
B
Traits are inherited as a tetrad.
C
Traits are inherited as homologous pairs.
D
Traits are inherited as a set, from one parent.

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