Chapter 6. 6·1–6·4 There are different types of cell division.

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Check your understanding of concepts from 6·1–6·4 There are different types of cell division by answering the following questions.

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1. In multicellular organisms, the cells that undergo mitotic cellular division but not meiotic cell division are called:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct! (See section 6·3 There is a time for everything in the eukaryotic cell cycle.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·3 There is a time for everything in the eukaryotic cell cycle.)

2.

2. Gap 1, S phase (DNA synthesis), and Gap 2 of the cell cycle are collectively called:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct! (See section 6·3 There is a time for everything in the eukaryotic cell cycle.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·3 There is a time for everything in the eukaryotic cell cycle.)

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3. Which of the following is TRUE about prokaryotic reproduction?

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct! (See section 6·2 Some chromosomes are circular, others are linear.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·2 Some chromosomes are circular, others are linear.)

4.

4. Odometer is to an old, rusty car as __________ is to _________.

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct! (See section 6·1 Immortal cells can spell trouble: cell division in sickness and in health.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·1 Immortal cells can spell trouble: cell division in sickness and in health.)

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5. DNA replication is facilitated by the fact that the base on one strand of the double helix (T, for example) always has the same partner (A, in this case) on the other strand. This feature of DNA is called:

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct! (See section 6·4 Cell division is preceded by chromosome replication.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·4 Cell division is preceded by chromosome replication.)

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