Onion Root Tip

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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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22 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of DNA replication during cell division?
To produce new chromosomes
To separate the sister chromatids
To ensure each daughter cell receives a copy of each chromosome
To form the cell plate
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which stage of mitosis involves the supercoiling of chromosomes and the formation of spindle fibers?
Prophase
Prometaphase
Metaphase
Anaphase
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which is the best description for telophase?
The chromosomes come to rest along the center plane of the cell
The centromeres split and the sister chromatids migrate toward the opposite poles of the cell
The chromosomes at either end of the cell cluster together and a new nuclear membrane forms
The cytoplasm divides and two separate cells are formed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why are onion roots used for viewing mitosis?
They have a large number of chromosomes
They have easily observable cells
They have actively dividing cells at the meristem
They have stained chromosomes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which region of an onion root tip contains cells that cover and protect the underlying growth region?
Root cap
Region of cell division
Region of cell elongation
Meristem
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of staining chromosomes in onion root tip squash?
To make the chromosomes more easily observable
To separate the sister chromatids
To facilitate the formation of a new nuclear membrane
To identify the formation of the cell plate
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which stage of mitosis involves the chromosomes coming to rest along the center plane of the cell?
Prophase
Prometaphase
Metaphase
Anaphase
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