BIOD 121 MODULE 2 EXAM SUMMER 2026
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
◉ Cell Division. Answer: The process by which a cell divides to form
new cells for growth, repair, and reproduction.
◉ DNA. Answer: Deoxyribonucleic acid; the molecule that stores
genetic information.
◉ Gene. Answer: A segment of DNA that codes for a protein and
determines traits.
◉ Chromosome. Answer: A structure made of DNA containing many
genes.
◉ Chromatin. Answer: Loosely packed DNA wrapped around
proteins.
◉ Sister Chromatids. Answer: Two identical copies of a duplicated
chromosome.
, ◉ Centromere. Answer: The region where sister chromatids are
joined.
◉ Cell Cycle. Answer: The sequence of growth and division events in
a cell.
◉ Interphase. Answer: The phase where the cell grows, performs
normal functions, and replicates DNA.
◉ Mitotic Phase. Answer: The phase of the cell cycle when the cell
divides.
◉ Mitosis. Answer: Division of the nucleus resulting in identical
nuclei.
◉ Cytokinesis. Answer: Division of the cytoplasm to form two cells.
◉ Prophase. Answer: Chromosomes condense and nuclear
membrane breaks down.
◉ Metaphase. Answer: Chromosomes line up in the center of the
cell.
◉ Anaphase. Answer: Sister chromatids are pulled apart.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
◉ Cell Division. Answer: The process by which a cell divides to form
new cells for growth, repair, and reproduction.
◉ DNA. Answer: Deoxyribonucleic acid; the molecule that stores
genetic information.
◉ Gene. Answer: A segment of DNA that codes for a protein and
determines traits.
◉ Chromosome. Answer: A structure made of DNA containing many
genes.
◉ Chromatin. Answer: Loosely packed DNA wrapped around
proteins.
◉ Sister Chromatids. Answer: Two identical copies of a duplicated
chromosome.
, ◉ Centromere. Answer: The region where sister chromatids are
joined.
◉ Cell Cycle. Answer: The sequence of growth and division events in
a cell.
◉ Interphase. Answer: The phase where the cell grows, performs
normal functions, and replicates DNA.
◉ Mitotic Phase. Answer: The phase of the cell cycle when the cell
divides.
◉ Mitosis. Answer: Division of the nucleus resulting in identical
nuclei.
◉ Cytokinesis. Answer: Division of the cytoplasm to form two cells.
◉ Prophase. Answer: Chromosomes condense and nuclear
membrane breaks down.
◉ Metaphase. Answer: Chromosomes line up in the center of the
cell.
◉ Anaphase. Answer: Sister chromatids are pulled apart.