Biology, 8e (Campbell) Chapter 13

Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles Multiple-Choice Questions

1)

What is a genome? A)

The B)

complete complement of an organism's genes

A specific set of polypeptides within each cell C)

A specialized polymer of four different kinds of monomers D)

A specific E)

segment of DNA that is found within a prokaryotic chromosome

An ordered display of chromosomes arranged from largest to smallest Answer:

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2)

Which

of the following statements about genes is incorrect? A)

Genes B)

correspond to segments of DNA.

Many genes information needed for cells to synthesize enzymes and other proteins. contain the C)

During both the sperm and the ovum contribute genes to the resulting fertilized egg. fertilization, D)

One gene E)

only is used in a specific cell type.

Genetic

differences can result from changes in the DNA called mutations. Answer:

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3)

Asexual reproduction results in identical offspring unless which of the following occurs? A)

Natural B)

selection

Cloning C)

Crossing D)

over

Mutation E)

Environment al change Answer:

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4)

gene's location along a chromosome is known as which of the following? A)

Allele B)

Sequence C)

Locus D)

Variant E)

Trait Answer:

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5)

At which

stage of mitosis are chromosomes usually photographed in the preparation of a karyotype? A)

Prophase B)

Metaphase C)

Anaphase D)

Telophase E)

Interphase Answer:

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6)

The

human X and Y chromosomes A)

are both B)

present in every somatic cell of males and females alike.

are of C)

approximately equal size and number of genes.

are almost D)

entirely homologous, despite their different names.

include E)

genes that determine an individual's sex.

include only genes that govern sex determination. Answer:

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7)

Which

of the following is true of a species that has a chromosome number of 2n = 16? A)

The species is diploid with 32 chromosomes per cell. B)

The species has 16 sets of chromosomes per cell. C)

Each cell has 8 homologous pairs. D)

During the S phase of the cell cycle there will be 32 separate chromosomes. E)

A gamete from this species has 4 chromosomes. Answer:

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8)

Which

of these statements is false? A)

In humans, B)

each of the 22 maternal autosomes has a homologous paternal chromosome.

In humans, the 23rd

C)

pair, the sex chromosomes, determines whether the person is female (XX) or male (XY).

Single, haploid (n)

D)

sets of chromosomes in ovum and sperm unite during fertilization, forming a diploid (2n), single-celled zygote.

At sexual E)

maturity, ovaries and testes produce diploid gametes by meiosis.

Sexual life cycles differ with respect to the relative timing of meiosis and fertilization. Answer:

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9)

In

animals, meiosis results in gametes, and fertilization results in A)

spores. B)

gametophyte s. C)

zygotes. D)

sporophytes. E)

clones. Answer:

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Refer to the drawings in Figure 13.2 of a single pair of homologous chromosomes as they might appear during various stages of either mitosis or meiosis, and answer the following questions.

Figure 13.2 10)

Which

diagram represents prophase I of meiosis? A)

I B)

II C)

IV D)

V E)

VI Answer:

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You have isolated DNA from three different cell types of an organism, determined the relative DNA content for each type, and plotted the results on the graph shown in Figure 13.3. Refer to the graph to answer the following questions.

Figure 13.3 11)

If the

cells were from a plant, which sample might represent a gametophyte cell? A)

I B)

II C)

III D)

Either I or II E)

Either II or III Answer:

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12)

Which

sample of DNA might be from a nerve cell arrested in G0 of the cell cycle? A)

I B)

II C)

III D)

Either I or II E)

Either II or III Answer:

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13)

Which

sample might represent an animal cell in G2 phase of the cell cycle? A)

I B)

II C)

III D)

Both I and II E)

Both II and III Answer:

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14)

Which

sample might represent a sperm cell? A)

I B)

II C)

III D)

Either I or II E)

Either II or III Answer:

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15)

How

does the sexual life cycle increase the genetic variation in a species? A)

By allowing independent assortment of chromosomes B)

By allowing fertilization C)

By D)

increasing gene stability

By E)

conserving chromosomal gene order

By

decreasing mutation frequency Answer:

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