What is the monomer of DNA called?
Nucleotide
What is the end product of DNA Replication?
Two identical strands of DNA, one half of each being the original strand, and one half of each being new.
True or False:
The goal of the cell cycle is to create two genetically identical daughter cells.
True
List the stages of MITOSIS in order.
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis
What is the defining organelle to distinguish between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells?
What is the shape of DNA?
Double Helix
What is the term that means "save half" that is used to describe DNA replication?
Semi-Conservative
If a somatic cell has 50 chromosomes, when it completes the cell cycle how many chromosomes are in each resulting daughter cell?
50
True or False:
Most cells spend most of their time in mitosis.
False: Most cells spend the majority of time in interphase
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Draw and LABEL a nucleotide.
See drawing
What is the name of the enzyme that UNZIPS the DNA strand?
Helicase
What are two reasons our cells go through the cell cycle?
Growth
Repair
Development
Which phase of mitosis is when the chromosomes are aligned at the equator of the cell?
Metaphase
(Equator=Middle)
What is the equation of photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Is the below example a correct model of DNA? Why or why not?
ATTGCAT
ATTGCAT
No. Because A pairs with T and G pairs with C.
True or False:
The below image represents DNA replication.

This stage is when DNA is replicated.
S stage or Synthesis
What is the phase of mitosis?

Prophase
What are the 4 biomolecules from unit 2 we discussed?
-Carbs
-Proteins
-Lipids
-Nucleic Acids
What contributes to the reason that all organisms look different, despite DNA having the same structure?
The order of the letters (base pairs, nucleotides, etc.)
Why does DNA replicate itself?
Answers vary:
To make an identical copy for mitosis.
Uncontrolled cell division is also known as _________.
Cancer.
What is the correct order of the stages from the image below?
D, A, C, B
What is a group of crows called?