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Question 1
Which of the following statements is not true of homologous chromosomes?
a) they possess two alleles of each gene
b) they contain the same set of genes
c) they are inherited from the same parent
d) they are generally the same size and shape
Question 2
If a mitotic cell contains 24 pairs of chromosomes just after completion of telophase, how many chromatids were present at metaphase?
a) 12
b) 24
c) 48
d) 96
Question 3
The X and Y chromosomes pair during prophase I of meiosis because of which of the following?
a) the SRY gene is located on the Y chromosome
b) there are two pseudoautosomal regions on the X and Y chromosomes
c) both X and Y are autosomes
d) the Y chromosome is a shortened version of the X chromosome
Question 4
The association of histone H1 with a nucleosome indicates which of the following?
a) transcription is occurring
b) DNA replication is occurring
c) the DNA is condensed into a 30nm fibre
d) the DNA double helix is exposed
Question 5
Which of the following correctly describes DNA that exists as heterochromatin?
a) highly condensed and highly active
b) highly condensed with few active genes
c) minimally condensed and highly active
d) only found in sex chromosomes
Question 6
Match the following terms with their correct description.
The state of fully differentiated cells that have stopped cycling | |
The first, and main stage of a cell cycle when cells are growing and carrying out their normal functions | |
The stage of the cell cycle following DNA replication | |
The pattern of light and dark bands in Giemsa stained chromosomes |
Question 7
The cell plate denotes the site of cytoplasmic partitioning during cytokinesis
a) True
b) False
Question 8
Chiasmata occur between which of the following?
a) sister chromatids
b) any two chromatids
c) non-sister chromatids
d) maternal chromatids
Question 9
Which of the following statements regarding the restriction point in the cell cycle is correct?
a) It is controlled by restriction endonucleases
b) It commits a cell to mitosis and meiosis
c) It ensures cells become quiescent
d) It is the point in the cell cycle when chromatin condenses into separate visible chromosomes
Question 10
Which of the following correctly describes events that occur during meiosis?
a) pairs of homologous chromosomes separate during prophase I/pairs of chromatids separate during prophase II
b) pairs of chromatids separate during anaphase I/ pairs of homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase II
c) pairs of homologous chromosomes separate during prophase II/pairs of chromatids separate during anaphase II
d) pairs of homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase I/pairs of chromatids separate during anaphase II