Section 8.2:
Cell Growth and Reproduction
1.
Which of these shows the correct order of the phases of mitosis?
a.
Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase
b.
Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase
c.
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
d.
Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase, Anaphase
Hint
2.
One factor that limits cell size is the surface-to-volume ratio. Look at the cell below. What is the surface area-to-volume ratio of this cell?
a.
1:6
b.
1:3
c.
6:1
d.
3:1
Hint
3.
Which of these statements is correct?
a.
The cell's cytoplasm becomes whole during cytokinesis.
b.
The cell's cytoplasm divides during metaphase.
c.
Groups of cells work together as tissue to form a specific function for the organism's body.
d.
All the cells in a multicellular organism are exactly the same size.
Hint
4.
During metaphase, the chromosomes move to the equator of the spindle. Which of these illustrations shows metaphase?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Hint
5.
What happens to a cell during interphase?
a.
The sister chromatids separate.
b.
Chromatin coils up into visible chromosomes.
c.
Two daughter cells are formed.
d.
The cell grows in size and carries on metabolism.
Hint
