AP Biology Jeopardy

MiscellaneousMitosis Stages Definitions The Cell Cycle Differences

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Mitosis Stages–10 Points

QUESTION: How many stages are there in Mitosis?

A.4B.5C.6D.7

ANSWER:

B. 5

Mitosis Stages–20 Points

QUESTION: Which stage of Mitosis is the shortest?

A.AnaphaseB.MetaphaseC.ProphaseD.Telophase

ANSWER:

A. Anaphase

Mitosis Stages–30 Points

QUESTION: Which stage is represented by this picture?

A.ProphaseB.MetaphaseC.InterphaseD.Prometaphase

ANSWER:

B. Metaphase

Mitosis Stages–40 Points

QUESTION: What is the mitotic spindle composed of?

A.ChromatidsB.AstersC.Centrosomes & MicrotubulesD.Chromosomes

ANSWER:

C. Centrosomes & Microtubules

Mitosis Stages–50 Points

QUESTION: When can the microtubules of the spindle invade the nuclear area and interact with the chromosomes?

A.InterphaseB.TelophaseC.AnaphaseD.Prometaphase

ANSWER:

D. Prometaphase

Definitions–10 Points

QUESTION: What is a kinetochore?

A.A shallow groove in the cell surface near the old metaphase plate.B.A structure of proteins associated with specific sections of chromosomal DNA at the centromere.C.A radial array of short microtubules.D.The division of the nucleus.

ANSWER:

B. A structure of proteins associated with specific sections of chromosomal DNA at the centromere.

Definitions–20 Points

QUESTION: Describe binary fission.

A.A structure of proteins associated with specific sections of chromosomal DNA at the centromere.B.A nonmembranous organelle that functions throughout the cell cycle to organize the cell’s microtubules.C.A radial array of short microtubules.D.Type of cell division by which prokaryotes reproduce.

ANSWER:

D. Type of cell division by which prokaryotes reproduce.

Definitions–30 Points

QUESTION: Which doesn’t describe cytokinesis in a plant cell?

A.No cleavage furrow.B.Two daughter cells result, each with own plasma membrane.C.A new cell wall arising from the contents of the cell plate has formed between the daughter cells.D.On cytoplasmic side of the furrow is a contractile ring of actin filaments associated with myosin molecules.

ANSWER:

D. On cytoplasmic side of the furrow is a contractile ring of actin filaments associated with myosin molecules.

Definitions–40 Points

QUESTION: Which doesn’t describe cytokinesis in an animal cell?

A.A Process called cleavage.B.Forms a cleavage furrow.C.Cell plate enlarges until it fuses with membrane.D.Actin microfilaments interact with the myosin molecules, causing the ring to contract.

ANSWER:

C. Cell plate enlarges until it fuses with membrane.

Definitions–50 Points

QUESTION: What is another name for the centrosome?

A.Microtubule-organizing centerB.Mitotic spindleC.KinetochoreD.Aster

ANSWER:

A. Microtubule-organizing center

The Cell Cycle–10 Points

QUESTION: What is missing in this diagram?

A.G1

B.MC.G3

D.P

ANSWER:

A. G1

The Cell Cycle–20 Points

QUESTION: What is another name for G1 Phase?

A.Second GapB.First GapC.SynthesisD.Mitotic

ANSWER:

B. First Gap

The Cell Cycle–30 Points

QUESTION: What happens during the S Phase?

A.The cell grows.B.Continues to grow as it copies its chromosomes.C.Grows more as it completes preparations for cell division.D.Divides.

ANSWER:

B. Continues to grow as it copies its chromosomes.

The Cell Cycle–40 Points

QUESTION: Interphase can be divided into subphases:

A.G1, S, MB.G1, G2, MC.G1, S, G2

D.S, G2, M

ANSWER:

C. G1, S, G2

The Cell Cycle–50 Points

QUESTION: How much does Interphase account for?

A.80%B.90%C.40%D.50%

ANSWER:

B. 90%

Differences–10 Points

QUESTION: Are there any differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic? Are there any differences between kinetochore and nonkinetochore microtubules?

A.No, YesB.Yes, YesC.Yes, NoD.No, No

ANSWER:

B. Yes, Yes

Differences–20 Points

QUESTION: What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic in shape of the bacterial chromosome?

A.Prokaryotic – double helixB.Eukaryotic – circular DNA moleculeC.Eukaryotic – circular RNA moleculeD.Prokaryotic – circular DNA molecule

ANSWER: D. Prokaryotic – circular DNA molecule

Differences–30 Points

QUESTION: What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic in number of chromosomes?

A.Prokaryotic – one chromosome.B.Prokaryotic – no chromosomes.C.Eukaryotic – no chromosomes.D.Eukaryotic – one chromosome.

ANSWER:

A. Prokaryotic – one chromosome.

Double Jeopardy

QUESTION: What is the difference between kinetochore and nonkinetochore microtubules?

A.Kinetochore microtubules – microtubules don’t attach to the kinetochores.B.Nonkinetochore microtubules – microtubules attach to the kinetochores.C.Kinetochore microtubules – microtubules attach to the kinetochores.D.Nonkinetochore microtubules – microtubules don’t attach to the kinetochores.

ANSWER:

C. Kinetochore microtubules – microtubules attach to the kinetochores.D. Nonkinetochore microtubules – microtubules don’t attach to the kinetochores.

Double Jeopardy

QUESTION: What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in mode of reproduction?

A.Prokaryotic – binary fission.B.Eukaryotic – binary fission.C.Prokaryotic – mitosis.D.Eukaryotic – mitosis.

ANSWER:

A. Prokaryotic – binary fission.D. Eukaryotic – mitosis.

Miscellaneous–10 Points

QUESTION: At which end doesn’t the kinetochore microtubules shorten during anaphase?

A.The kinetochore endsB.Metaphase plate endsC.Centromere regionD.Aster

ANSWER:

D. Aster

Miscellaneous–20 Points

QUESTION: Which isn’t a component of the mitotic spindle?

A.CentrosomesB.Spindle MicrotubulesC.AstersD.Kinetochore

ANSWER:

D. Kinetochore

Miscellaneous–30 Points

QUESTION: What is the first sign of cleavage?

A.CleavageB.Cleavage furrowC.Metaphase plateD.Cell Plate

ANSWER:

B. Cleavage furrow

Miscellaneous–40 Points

QUESTION: What completes the mitotic phase?

A.AnaphaseB.MetaphaseC.TelophaseD.Cytokinesis

ANSWER:

D. Cytokinesis

Miscellaneous–50 Points

QUESTION: What are the 5 stages of Mitosis?

A.Interphase, Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase.B.Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis.C.Interphase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.D.Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

ANSWER:

D. Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Final Jeopardy

QUESTION: How old is Mrs. Lygate?

A.21-30B.31-40C.41-50D.51-60

ANSWER:

D. 51-60