BSC 2010C EXAM 3 PAMELA THOMAS UCF Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest Update

BSC 2010C EXAM 3 PAMELA THOMAS UCF Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest Update


QUESTION
Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?

Answer:
In the stroma of the chloroplast.

QUESTION
What is the primary function of the light reactions of photosynthesis?

Answer:
To produce NADPH and ATP.

QUESTION
Where does the light reaction of photosynthesis take place?

Answer:
In the thylakoid membrane.

QUESTION
What is a somatic cell?

Answer:
A body cell.

QUESTION
What is a gamete cell?

Answer:
A sex cell.

QUESTION
Mitosis produces cells with haploid or diploid number of chromosomes?

Answer:
Diploid.

QUESTION
Meiosis produces cells with haploid or diploid number of chromosomes?

Answer:
Haploid.

, QUESTION
A cell that has a half set of chromosomes is called a ______ cell.

Answer:
Haploid.

QUESTION
A cell that has a full set of chromosomes is called a ______ cell.

Answer:
Diploid.

QUESTION
Where are the checkpoints in the cell cycle and what do they do?

Answer:
G1- Sees if they cell is growing correctly, checks if the DNA is damaged, and sees it has enough
resources. G2- Checks to see if the DNA replicated correctly. Metaphase- Checks to see if the
chromosomes are lined in the middle correctly.

QUESTION
What is the life cycle?

Answer:
The sequence of life forms from one generation to the next.

QUESTION
What involves passing traits from two parents to the next generation?

Answer:
Sexual reproduction.

QUESTION
What involves passing traits from one parent to the next generation?

Answer:
Asexual reproduction.

QUESTION
What is the basis of all processes that link phases of the life cycle?

Answer:
Cell division.