The purpose of mitosis is the production of new cells.
What is the purpose of mitosis?(1 point)
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production of sperm and ova
production of sperm and ova
production of new cells
production of new cells
uncontrolled cellular growth
uncontrolled cellular growth
cell specialization
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In which phase of mitosis does DNA condense into chromosomes?(1 point)
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telophase
telophase
prophase
prophase
interphase
interphase
metaphase
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telophase
telophase
prophase
prophase
interphase
interphase
metaphase
DNA condenses into chromosomes during prophase.
Mitosis is the only type of cellular division in which(1 point)
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one parent cell duplicates itself into four daughter cells.
one parent cell duplicates itself into four daughter cells.
the genetic material differs between the parent and daughter cells.
the genetic material differs between the parent and daughter cells.
DNA is replicated.
DNA is replicated.
one parent cell duplicates itself into two identical daughter cells.
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one parent cell duplicates itself into four daughter cells.
one parent cell duplicates itself into four daughter cells.
the genetic material differs between the parent and daughter cells.
the genetic material differs between the parent and daughter cells.
DNA is replicated.
DNA is replicated.
one parent cell duplicates itself into two identical daughter cells.
Mitosis is the only type of cellular division in which one parent cell duplicates itself into two identical daughter cells.
An epithelial cell replicates 16 times before entering a state of quiescence. These replicate daughter cells are(1 point)
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genetically the same as the parent cell.
genetically the same as the parent cell.
further differentiated into specialized cells.
further differentiated into specialized cells.
phenotypically the same as the parent cell.
phenotypically the same as the parent cell.
replicated indefinitely.
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genetically the same as the parent cell.
genetically the same as the parent cell.
further differentiated into specialized cells.
further differentiated into specialized cells.
phenotypically the same as the parent cell.
phenotypically the same as the parent cell.
replicated indefinitely.
These replicate daughter cells are genetically the same as the parent cell.
In which phase of mitosis are the chromosomes separated and pulled to opposite sides of the cell?(1 point)
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anaphase
anaphase
prophase
prophase
telophase
telophase
metaphase
metaphase
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anaphase
anaphase
prophase
prophase
telophase
telophase
metaphase
metaphase
The chromosomes are separated and pulled to opposite sides of the cell during anaphase.
Two new nuclei are formed during which phase of mitosis?(1 point)
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prophase
prophase
telophase
telophase
metaphase
metaphase
anaphase
anaphase
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prophase
prophase
telophase
telophase
metaphase
metaphase
anaphase
anaphase
Two new nuclei are formed during telophase.
Mitosis is a part of the cell cycle that occurs in all of the following except(1 point)
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bacteria
bacteria
zooplankton
zooplankton
protozoans
protozoans
phytoplankton
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bacteria
bacteria
zooplankton
zooplankton
protozoans
protozoans
phytoplankton
Mitosis is a part of the cell cycle that occurs in all of the following except bacteria. Bacteria primarily reproduce by binary fission, not mitosis.
Which best describes the relationship between a parent cell and daughter cells in mitosis?(1 point)
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Parent cells share new types of DNA to daughter cells to ensure diversity.
Parent cells share new types of DNA to daughter cells to ensure diversity.
Parent cells divide several times to ensure daughter cells have half of the parent cell’s DNA.
Parent cells divide several times to ensure daughter cells have half of the parent cell’s DNA.
Parent cells duplicate their DNA, then divide into daughter cells that are identical.
Parent cells duplicate their DNA, then divide into daughter cells that are identical.
Parent cells divide randomly, and daughter cells have varying amounts of DNA.
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Parent cells share new types of DNA to daughter cells to ensure diversity.
Parent cells share new types of DNA to daughter cells to ensure diversity.
Parent cells divide several times to ensure daughter cells have half of the parent cell’s DNA.
Parent cells divide several times to ensure daughter cells have half of the parent cell’s DNA.
Parent cells duplicate their DNA, then divide into daughter cells that are identical.
Parent cells duplicate their DNA, then divide into daughter cells that are identical.
Parent cells divide randomly, and daughter cells have varying amounts of DNA.
The statement that best describes the relationship between a parent cell and daughter cells in mitosis is: Parent cells duplicate their DNA, then divide into daughter cells that are identical.
Consider the process of gene expression. Select the answer that places the steps of gene expression in the correct order.(1 point)
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RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
DNA transcribed → RNA spliced → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
DNA transcribed → RNA spliced → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
mRNA translated → RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → ribosomes make proteins
mRNA translated → RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → ribosomes make proteins
DNA transcribed → mRNA translated → RNA spliced → ribosomes make proteins
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RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
DNA transcribed → RNA spliced → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
DNA transcribed → RNA spliced → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins
mRNA translated → RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → ribosomes make proteins
mRNA translated → RNA spliced → DNA transcribed → ribosomes make proteins
DNA transcribed → mRNA translated → RNA spliced → ribosomes make proteins
The correct order of the steps of gene expression is: DNA transcribed → RNA spliced → mRNA translated → ribosomes make proteins.
Which process is being shown in this image?
(1 point)
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cell differentiation
cell differentiation
mitosis
mitosis
gene expression
gene expression
senescence
senescence
(1 point)
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cell differentiation
cell differentiation
mitosis
mitosis
gene expression
gene expression
senescence
senescence
Without seeing the image, I can’t determine exactly which process is being shown. However, based on your earlier questions, if the image depicts the division of cells or the process of cells splitting, it is likely mitosis. If it illustrates how genes are being turned into proteins, it could be gene expression. For processes related to cells becoming specialized, it would be cell differentiation. Lastly, if it shows aging or the gradual deterioration of functions, it would refer to senescence.
If you provide more context or details about the image, I can assist you better!
An increase in cell population is called(1 point)
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apoptosis.
apoptosis.
cell differentiation.
cell differentiation.
proliferation.
proliferation.
fibroblast.
fibroblast.
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apoptosis.
apoptosis.
cell differentiation.
cell differentiation.
proliferation.
proliferation.
fibroblast.
fibroblast.
An increase in cell population is called proliferation.
Which cells are responsible for blood clotting?(1 point)
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platelets
platelets
macrophages
macrophages
fibroblasts
fibroblasts
basal cells
basal cells
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platelets
platelets
macrophages
macrophages
fibroblasts
fibroblasts
basal cells
basal cells
The cells responsible for blood clotting are platelets.
Which statement explains a potential benefit of being a naturally polyploid organism, such as a banana or an amphibian?(1 point)
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Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations.
Natural polyploidy may increase an organism’s size.
Natural polyploidy may increase an organism’s size.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from gene duplicity.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from gene duplicity.
Natural polyploidy may decrease the rate of mitosis in cells.
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Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations.
Natural polyploidy may increase an organism’s size.
Natural polyploidy may increase an organism’s size.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from gene duplicity.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from gene duplicity.
Natural polyploidy may decrease the rate of mitosis in cells.
The statement that explains a potential benefit of being a naturally polyploid organism, such as a banana or an amphibian, is: Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations.
Benzene, a by-product found in cigarettes, increases the risks of cancer and(1 point)
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high blood pressure.
high blood pressure.
chronic bronchitis.
chronic bronchitis.
miscarriage.
miscarriage.
susceptibility to infections.
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high blood pressure.
high blood pressure.
chronic bronchitis.
chronic bronchitis.
miscarriage.
miscarriage.
susceptibility to infections.
Benzene, a by-product found in cigarettes, increases the risks of cancer and chronic bronchitis.