Midterm review

What are the threadlike structures composed of DNA + protein in eukaryotic cell division?

• Nuclear envelope

• Spindle fibers

• Centrioles

• Chromatin

Which phase of the cell cycle is the longest and involves preparation for cell division?

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

What is the process that divides the cell cytoplasm, forming two identical daughter cells?

• Mitosis

• Interphase

• Apoptosis

• Cytokinesis

What is the name of the phase in which chromosomes align along the cell equator?

• Metaphase

• Telophase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

What is the common name for diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division?

• Benign

• Malignant

• Carcinogens

• Cancer

DNA is known to be semi-conservative because?

• DNA molecule has one old strand and one new strand

• DNA molecule has two new strands

• DNA molecule has two old strands

• DNA molecule is the same

What is the name of the bond that holds DNA nucleotides together?

• Ionic Bonds

• Covalent Bonds

• Hydrogen Bonds

• Strong Bonds

What is the monomer of proteins?

• fatty acid and glycerol

• Carbohydrates

• GLucose

• Amino acids

The center of an atom contains a nucleus made up of what parts?

• Protons & Neutrons

• Neutrons & Electrons

• Electrons & Protons

Which phase of mitosis has chromosomes on opposite sides of the poles?

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Anaphase