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1. (1/2 point) The genetic makeup of an organism is called its__  while the physical traits of an organism are called its___.

2. (1/2 point) The _________________ part of the cell cycle is where chromatids are separated to opposite poles.

a. Anaphase c.    Metaphase

b. Interphase d.    None of the above

3. (1/2 point) Genes that promote tumor cell development are called 

4. (1/2 point) Mendel’s 1^st law (segregation) applies to genes on separate chromosomes.

5. (1/2 point) The ___ is a theory used to explain why certain types of tumors only metastasize to specific sites in the body.

6. (1/2 point) The _________________ part of the cell cycle is where chromosomes are duplicated.

a. Anaphase c.    Metaphase

b. Interphase d.    None of the above

7. (1 point) What is the difference in DNA packaging (genome structure) in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses?  (How would DNA appear under the microscope in each?)  

8. (1/2 point) Why are metastatic tumors more dangerous than primary tumors?

9. (1/2 point) The _________________ part of the cell cycle is where cytokinesis occurs.

a. Anaphase c.    Metaphase

b. Interphase d.    None of the above

11. (1/2 point) The _________________ part of the cell cycle is where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

a. Anaphase c.    Metaphase

b. Interphase d.    None of the above

12. (1/2 point) A squirrel with black fur and one with white fur having offspring with gray fur is an example of _________________.

a. Codominance c.  Pleiotropic Alleles

b. Incomplete Dominance d.  None of the above

13. (1/2 point) The _________________ part of the cell cycle is where homologous recombination events (chromosomes pair up and exchange segments) occur.

a. Anaphase c.    Metaphase

b. Interphase d.    None of the above

14. (1/2 point) Mendel’s research focused on the use of __________________.

a. Bacteria c.    Plants

b. Mice d.    Viruses

15. (1/2 point) A person who has AB blood type is an example of _______________.

a. Codominance c.    Mutations

b. Incomplete dominance d.    None of the above

16. (1 point) How are viruses able to called carcinogens?  Explain the steps involved in tumor development.