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In mitosis, what results from a parent diploid cell?
a) 1 diploid daughter cell
b) 2 diploid daughter cells
c) 2 haploid daughter cells
d) 4 haploid daughter cells

If a chemical that interrupts CELL DIVISION were added to a culture of human liver tissue, which process would stop?
a) meiosis
b) breakdown of glucose
c) mitosis
d) diffusion of nutrients

E. coli are a common type of bacteria. To reproduce, they go through the process of
a) mitosis
b) meiosis
c) binary fission
d) interphase

Which of the following best describes the cells of the human heart and lungs?
a) Each produces a hormone involved in respiration.
b) Each contains different amounts of DNA molecules.
c) Each has the same genetic information but performs different specialized functions.
d) Each uses one part of the genetic code to synthesize all enzymes needed by the cell.

Which statement correctly describes MITOTIC cell division?
a) Chromosomes are replicated, and the daughter cell numbers are reduced by half.
b) Two cellular divisions occur, resulting in the production of four daughter cells
c) Chromosomes are replicated, and two identical daughter cells are formed.
d) One cellular division occurs, resulting in the production of one daughter cell.

In MEIOSIS, what results from a diploid parent cell?
a) 1 diploid daughter cell
b) 2 diploid daughter cells
c) 2 haploid daughter cells
d) 4 haploid daughter cells

Which process explains why offspring may have characteristics that differ from those of their parents?
a) mitosis
b) metamorphosis
c) metaphase
d) meiosis

What would be the result if cells did not differentiate?
a) all of the body cells of an organism would be identical
b) the cells of an organism would not undergo mitosis
c) all of the body cells of an organism would develop mutations
d) the cells of an organism would become specialized

Which event is most likely to be associated with meiosis?
a) production of eggs
b) production of neurons
c) production of antibodies
d) production of hormones

Which cell process occurs only in organisms that reproduce SEXUALLY?
a) meiosis
b) mitosis
c) mutation
d) replication

What happens during fertilization in sexual reproduction?
a) two haploid gametes combine and form a diploid zygote
b) two diploid gametes combine and form a haploid zygote
c) two haploid zygotes combine and form a diploid gamete
d) two diploid zygotes combine and form a haploid gamete

Which of the following diseases involves the abnormal growth of cells capable of metastasizing?
a) atrophy
b) cancer
c) necrosis
d) osteomalacia

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