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Self Assessment Questions for Lesson 1

Cell Division and Genetics

by Dr Jamie Love Creative Commons Licence 2002 - 2005

1

Provide a simple definition that explains the difference between a mother cell and a daughter cell.

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2

Provide a simple definition that explains the difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote.

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3

What are the differences between prokaryotic chromosomes and eukaryotic chromosomes?

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4

Draw and label the parts of a eukaryotic chromosome.

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5

Mitosis and meiosis occur only in what kinds of cells?

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6

Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
How do they differ?
Which is more common?
What is their purpose?

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