Cell Cycle
More Cell Bio
Mitosis
Chromosomes
Just for fun
100
What is the phase in which a cell spends most of its time?
Interphase
100
This adjective does not describe the number of chromosomes, but refers to any "regular" cell of the body, not involved in reproduction.
What is "somatic"?
100
What do the chromosomes do during metaphase?
Line up in the center of the cell
100
These are genetically identical "carbon copies" of each chromosome, made before mitosis begins, and separated during mitosis into two separate "daughter" cells.
What are sister chromatids?
100
This is the only DNA we inherit solely from the maternal side.
What is mitochondrial DNA?
200
What is considered the growth phase of interphase?
G1
200
What holds identical pairs of chromosomes together?
Centromere
200
This is the phase in the cell cycle when chromosomes are first visible.
What is Prophase?
200
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: If a cell has 15 chromosomes, how many chromosomes does each daughter cell contain
15
200
This is the official name of DNA.
What is deoxyribonucleic acid.
300
During the mitotic phase, what is the order of the phases
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase
300
These specialized genes "check" or "prevent" cells from proceeding to the next phase of the cell cycle too soon or before genetic damage has been repaired.
Checkpoint genes.
300
When are two new identical nuclei formed?
Telophase
300
This structure holds two sister chromatids together.
Centromere
300
This is the only bird that can fly backwards.
What are hummingbirds?
400
What are the two events that occur during "M Phase?"
Mitosis and Cytokinesis
400
This is a name used to describe a gene which has become mutated and now results in cancer development.
oncogene
400
When do the sister chromatids separate?
During anaphase
400
This is used to describe cells containing 2 sets of chromosomes or "2N".
What is diploid?
400
The Scoville Heat Unit Scale is used to measure this.
What is the spicy heat of peppers?
500
When do cells copy their DNA? Be specific!
S phase of Interphase
500
Double Jeopardy
This is the process by which a cell self-destructs in a controlled, predictable manner. Also known as "programmed cell death."
Apoptosis
500
During what phase does the cytoplasm and its contents divide into two identical daughter cells?
Cytokinesis
500
These chromosomes are the same length, carry the same genes, but are not necessarily genetically identical.
What are homologous chromosomes?
500
This is the greatest little league football team in SC history? What was their name?
Seneca Rec Department Team