Cell Division Answers
1. How many chromosomes does a human gamete have?
23
2. True or false? A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein
True
3. True or false? Mitosis produces four cells
False, mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells
4. Name the type of cell division that produces 2 genetically identical daughter cells
Mitosis
5. True or false? Meiosis produces genetically different cells
True
6. Fill in the blanks for the stages of mitosis:
Prophase | Metaphase | Anaphase | Telophase |
7. What happens during anaphase?
During anaphase, the sister chromatids pull apart
8. Name the process where a cell divides to produce gametes
Meiosis
9. Where in the cell do we find genes?
In the chromosomes
10. In a cell, the chromosomes are found in pairs, this must mean that the cell is a:
C - A body cell