Why are the 2 daughter cells genetically the same as the parent cell after mitosis?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Because they are different cell types
Because they are different cell types

Because they undergo meiosis
Because they undergo meiosis

Because they receive identical sets of chromosomes
Because they receive identical sets of chromosomes

Because they undergo apoptosis
Because they undergo apoptosis
Question 12
Which of the following best defines stem cells?(1 point)
Responses

Stem cells are cells that have already differentiated into specific cell types
Stem cells are cells that have already differentiated into specific cell types

Stem cells are cells that can divide to produce two identical daughter cells
Stem cells are cells that can divide to produce two identical daughter cells

Stem cells are cells that are found only in the bone marrow
Stem cells are cells that are found only in the bone marrow

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into specialized cell types
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into specialized cell types
Question 13
What type of cells DO NOT perform mitosis?(1 point)
Responses

Skin and hair cells
Skin and hair cells

Brain and muscle cells
Brain and muscle cells

Blood and organ cells
Blood and organ cells

Sperm and egg cells
Sperm and egg cells
Question 14
Which of the following best defines gene expression?(1 point)
Responses

The duplication of the entire genome during cell division
The duplication of the entire genome during cell division

The movement of genetic material between different cells or organisms
The movement of genetic material between different cells or organisms

The permanent alteration of the DNA sequence within a gene
The permanent alteration of the DNA sequence within a gene

The process by which genetic information is read and becomes differentiated
The process by which genetic information is read and becomes differentiated
Question 15
Which of the following is the best example of cell differentiation?(1 point)
Responses

A plant absorbing water through its roots
A plant absorbing water through its roots

A virus injecting its DNA into a host cell
A virus injecting its DNA into a host cell

A bacterial cell dividing into two identical daughter cells
A bacterial cell dividing into two identical daughter cells

A stem cell developing into a muscle cell
A stem cell developing into a muscle cell
Question 16
Which of the following is the correct order of the steps of the cell cycle?(1 point)
Responses

G2, G1, S, M
G2, G1, S, M

S, G1, G2, M
S, G1, G2, M

G2, G2, S, M
G2, G2, S, M

G1, S, G2, M
G1, S, G2, M
Question 17
Which of the following is the best explanation of telophase during mitosis?(1 point)
Responses

The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.
The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

The cell grows and duplicates its DNA in preparation for division.
The cell grows and duplicates its DNA in preparation for division.

Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to them.
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to them.

The chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell, and new nuclear membranes form around each set of chromosomes.
The chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell, and new nuclear membranes form around each set of chromosomes.
Question 18
During mitosis, what happens to the parent cell?(1 point)
Responses

The parent cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells.
The parent cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells.

The parent cell's DNA is replicated twice.
The parent cell's DNA is replicated twice.

The parent cell's nucleus disappears permanently.
The parent cell's nucleus disappears permanently.

The parent cell fuses with another cell.
The parent cell fuses with another cell.
Question 19
Which of the following scenarios is mitosis in action?(1 point)
Responses

A bacterium dividing into two daughter cells
A bacterium dividing into two daughter cells

A liver cell preparing to produce enzymes
A liver cell preparing to produce enzymes

A sperm cell fusing with an egg cell
A sperm cell fusing with an egg cell

A skin cell repairing itself after a cut

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers for each question:

Question 11: Why are the 2 daughter cells genetically the same as the parent cell after mitosis?

• Response: Because they receive identical sets of chromosomes.

Question 12: Which of the following best defines stem cells?

• Response: Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into specialized cell types.

Question 13: What type of cells DO NOT perform mitosis?

• Response: Sperm and egg cells (meiosis is the process they undergo).

Question 14: Which of the following best defines gene expression?

• Response: The process by which genetic information is read and becomes differentiated.

Question 15: Which of the following is the best example of cell differentiation?

• Response: A stem cell developing into a muscle cell.

Question 16: Which of the following is the correct order of the steps of the cell cycle?

• Response: G1, S, G2, M.

Question 17: Which of the following is the best explanation of telophase during mitosis?

• Response: The chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell, and new nuclear membranes form around each set of chromosomes.

Question 18: During mitosis, what happens to the parent cell?

• Response: The parent cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells.

Question 19: Which of the following scenarios is mitosis in action?

• Response: A skin cell repairing itself after a cut.

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