Cell Biology and DNA Assignment

Name:___________________

Describe the difference between autosomes and sex chromosomes.

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Why is it important that DNA replicates before the process of mitosis?

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How many chromosomes should be present in a cell after DNA replication but before cell
division?
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Why is it important that sex cells only carry half your genetic code?
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Explain the difference between a haploid and a diploid cell:

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What is an amino acid and what function does it serve?

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What is a gene?
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Compare and contrast Meiosis and Mitosis in the human cell:

A. Mitosis B. Meiosis C. Both

_____ occurs in somatic cells

_____ produces two daughter cells
_____ occurs in the sex cells (ovaries/testes)
_____ daughter cells are haploid
_____ one nuclear division
_____ produces four daughter cells
_____ begins with 46 chromosomes
_____ daughter cells have 23 chromosomes (each)
_____ daughter cells are diploid
_____ two nuclear divisions

DNA Replication:

Identify the complimentary bases for the following DNA strand:

GTTCATCGGATGCGA