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Cell Division and Reproduction Terminology Quiz

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What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

Cytokinesis

Explanation

Cell division resulting in two daughter cells.

Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?

S phase

Explanation

Phase where DNA replication occurs.

Which organelle is responsible for coordinating cell division?

Centrosome

Explanation

Organelle coordinating cell division.

During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?

Anaphase I

Explanation

Homologous chromosomes separate in this phase.

What is the correct sequence of phases in mitosis?

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Explanation

Correct sequence of mitotic phases.

What is the term for a group of proteins that regulate the progression of the cell cycle?

Cyclins

Explanation

Proteins regulating cell cycle progression.

What is the purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?

To produce haploid gametes

Explanation

Produces haploid sex cells for reproduction.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?

Synapsis

Explanation

Not a stage in mitosis.

What is the term for a cell that has only one set of chromosomes?

Haploid

Explanation

Cell with one set of chromosomes.

#10

Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding DNA during replication?

Helicase

Explanation

Enzyme unwinding DNA during replication.

#11

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and carry out normal functions?

G1 phase

Explanation

Cell growth and normal functions phase.

#12

Which type of cell division results in the formation of identical daughter cells?

Mitosis

Explanation

Division resulting in identical daughter cells.

#13

What is the term for the programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms?

Apoptosis

Explanation

Programmed cell death in multicellular organisms.

#14

What is the term for a mature male gamete?

Spermatozoon

Explanation

Mature male gamete.

#15

What is the name of the process in which a sperm fertilizes an egg?

Fertilization

Explanation

Sperm fertilizing egg.

#16

What is the term for the process of a cell engulfing large particles or other cells?

Phagocytosis

Explanation

Cell engulfing large particles.

#17

What is the name of the protein structure that helps to organize and condense chromosomes during cell division?

Histone

Explanation

Protein organizing and condensing chromosomes.

Cell Division and Reproduction Terminology Quiz

What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?

Which organelle is responsible for coordinating cell division?

During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?

What is the correct sequence of phases in mitosis?

What is the term for a group of proteins that regulate the progression of the cell cycle?

What is the purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?

Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?

What is the term for a cell that has only one set of chromosomes?

Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding DNA during replication?

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and carry out normal functions?

Which type of cell division results in the formation of identical daughter cells?

What is the term for the programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms?

What is the term for a mature male gamete?

What is the name of the process in which a sperm fertilizes an egg?

What is the term for the process of a cell engulfing large particles or other cells?

What is the name of the protein structure that helps to organize and condense chromosomes during cell division?

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