Cell Processes Exam

Front

What is the phase of meiosis where homologous chromosomes separate?

Back

Anaphase I

Front

In which phase does most cell growth occur?

Back

G1

Front

What enzyme is responsible for splicing out introns from primary transcript RNA?

Back

Spliceosome

Front

What term describes the actual alleles an individual has?

Back

Genotype

Front

What type of cell splits into two cells by forming a cell plate?

Back

Plant

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated?

Back

S phase

Front

What is the term for the observable characteristics of an individual?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is the process by which a cell divides its nucleus and cytoplasm?

Back

Cell division

Front

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

Back

It synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells; meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.