NUCLEIC ACIDS
Which is the DNA's primary function?
To store and transfer genetic information
What are the two phases of the cell cycle?
Interphase and M phase
Name the type of cell that divides by mitosis.
Somatic or body cells
What are the four phases of meiosis I?
Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I and Telophase I
When during meiosis do sister chromatids separate?
Anaphase II
Which is the RNA primary function?
To synthesize proteins
What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?
Interphase
During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up along the middle of the dividing cell?
Metaphase
During which phase in meiosis do homologous chromosomes condense, the nuclear membrane dissolves, and spindle fibres form?
Prophase I
What type of cell undergoes meiosis?
Germ cells (reproductive cells)
Where is DNA primarily found?
in the nucleus
Name the three phases of Interphase.
G1, S, and G2
The cytoplasm divides during which phase?
Cytokinesis
If an organism’s diploid number is 24, its haploid number is..
12
What is the product of meiosis?
Four haploid cells
Name all 3 units found in a nucleotide (In alphabetical order)
Nitrogenous base, Phosphate group, Sugar (or pentose)
Name of the phase where DNA is copied
S phase of interphase
If a cell has 32 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each of its daughter cells have after mitosis?
32
Which is the purpose of meiosis?
To produce gametes that contain half the number of chromosomes (from diploid to haploid) and increase genetic diversity.
During which phase of meiosis II do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
Metaphase II
Which direction is the nucleic acid sequence made?
5´ - 3´
The part of the cell cycle that is not part of mitosis
Interphase
During cytokinesis, what structures do plant cells form?
Phragmoplast
Name of the part of the chromosome that the spindle fibres attach to.
Centromere
In what phase of mitosis does crossing over occur?
Prophase I