Bio Midterm Review

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What process forms somatic cells?

Back

Mitosis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What structure attaches sister chromatids in a duplicated chromosome?

Back

Centromere

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What is cytokinesis?

Back

Division of the cytoplasm.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What occurs during anaphase?

Back

Chromosomes/chromatids are pulled apart.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

In double-stranded DNA, which base pairs with Adenine?

Back

Thymine.

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What is the function of the centromere?

Back

To hold sister chromatids together.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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

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What is the role of DNA replication?

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To create an identical copy of DNA before cell division.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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It regulates cell growth, DNA replication, and cell division.

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