BIOD 101 Module 5 Exam –
Complete Questions & Verified
Answers (Portage Learning)
Table of Contents
1 Module 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Cellular Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Cell Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.1 Mitosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.2 Meiosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Cell Cycle Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.1 Mendelian Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.2 Non-Mendelian Inheritance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Punnett Squares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Molecular Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.1 DNA Structure and Replication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Transcription and Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Genetic Mutations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6 Biotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6.1 PCR and Gel Electrophoresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6.2 Gene Cloning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 Extended Question Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8 Exam Preparation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10 Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11 Advanced Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12 Study Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
, BIOD 101 Module 5 Exam July 7, 2025
1 Module 5 Overview
This document provides a comprehensive review for the BIOD 101 Module 5
Exam offered by Portage Learning. It includes a complete set of questions and
verified answers, covering key topics in biology such as cellular processes, ge-
netics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. The content is designed to aid stu-
dents in understanding critical concepts and preparing effectively for the exam.
2 Cellular Processes
2.1 Cell Division
Cell division is a fundamental process enabling growth, repair, and reproduction
in living organisms. The two primary types are mitosis and meiosis.
2.1.1 Mitosis
• Question 1: What are the stages of mitosis?
• Answer: Mitosis consists of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase,
followed by cytokinesis. In prophase, chromosomes condense, and the mi-
totic spindle forms. During metaphase, chromosomes align at the metaphase
plate. Anaphase involves sister chromatid separation, and telophase re-
forms nuclear envelopes.
2.1.2 Meiosis
• Question 2: How does meiosis differ from mitosis?
• Answer: Meiosis involves two divisions (meiosis I and II), producing four
haploid cells, while mitosis results in two diploid cells. Meiosis introduces
genetic diversity via crossing over and independent assortment.
2.2 Cell Cycle Regulation
• Question 3: What regulates the cell cycle?
• Answer: Cyclins, cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), and checkpoints (G1,
G2, M) regulate the cell cycle, ensuring proper DNA replication and chro-
mosome segregation.
3 Genetics
3.1 Mendelian Genetics
• Question 4: What is the law of segregation?
• Answer: Mendel’s law of segregation states that alleles segregate indepen-
dently during gamete formation, ensuring each gamete carries one allele
per trait.
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Complete Questions & Verified
Answers (Portage Learning)
Table of Contents
1 Module 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Cellular Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Cell Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.1 Mitosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.2 Meiosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Cell Cycle Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.1 Mendelian Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.2 Non-Mendelian Inheritance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Punnett Squares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Molecular Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.1 DNA Structure and Replication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Transcription and Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Genetic Mutations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6 Biotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6.1 PCR and Gel Electrophoresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6.2 Gene Cloning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 Extended Question Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8 Exam Preparation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10 Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11 Advanced Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12 Study Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
, BIOD 101 Module 5 Exam July 7, 2025
1 Module 5 Overview
This document provides a comprehensive review for the BIOD 101 Module 5
Exam offered by Portage Learning. It includes a complete set of questions and
verified answers, covering key topics in biology such as cellular processes, ge-
netics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. The content is designed to aid stu-
dents in understanding critical concepts and preparing effectively for the exam.
2 Cellular Processes
2.1 Cell Division
Cell division is a fundamental process enabling growth, repair, and reproduction
in living organisms. The two primary types are mitosis and meiosis.
2.1.1 Mitosis
• Question 1: What are the stages of mitosis?
• Answer: Mitosis consists of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase,
followed by cytokinesis. In prophase, chromosomes condense, and the mi-
totic spindle forms. During metaphase, chromosomes align at the metaphase
plate. Anaphase involves sister chromatid separation, and telophase re-
forms nuclear envelopes.
2.1.2 Meiosis
• Question 2: How does meiosis differ from mitosis?
• Answer: Meiosis involves two divisions (meiosis I and II), producing four
haploid cells, while mitosis results in two diploid cells. Meiosis introduces
genetic diversity via crossing over and independent assortment.
2.2 Cell Cycle Regulation
• Question 3: What regulates the cell cycle?
• Answer: Cyclins, cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), and checkpoints (G1,
G2, M) regulate the cell cycle, ensuring proper DNA replication and chro-
mosome segregation.
3 Genetics
3.1 Mendelian Genetics
• Question 4: What is the law of segregation?
• Answer: Mendel’s law of segregation states that alleles segregate indepen-
dently during gamete formation, ensuring each gamete carries one allele
per trait.
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