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Unit 4B Test Concepts
Be able to state the three steps of interphase and what occurs during each.
Be able to describe what happens during G0 and its’ importance for multicellular
organisms.
Be able to state the purpose of each checkpoint during the cell cycle.
Be able to list the events that occur during the cell cycle in order and be able to
differentiate what happens during mitosis, meiosis, interphase and cytokinesis.
Be able to state the molecule that controls the cell cycle.
Be able to state what cancer is and what must happen to cells in order for it to occur.
Be able to state what types of cell mitosis produces, how many cell cycles it takes, the
number of cells produced, if the cells are diploid or haploid and if they are unique or
clones of each other.
Be able to state what types of cell meiosis produces, how many cell cycles it takes, the
number of cells produced, if the cells are diploid or haploid and if they are unique or
clones of each other.
Understand the purpose of the nuclear envelope, centrosomes (centromeres), and spindle
fibers during mitosis and meiosis.
Know what type of reproduction (sexual or asexual) plants, animals and bacteria perform.
Be able to state the advantages and disadvantages of both asexual and sexual
reproduction.
Be able to identify homologous chromosomes.
Be able to explain how segregation, independent assortment, crossing over and random
fertilization all provide the opportunity to create unique cells or individuals.
Be able to state what parts of mitosis are identical to meiosis.
Be able to explain the issue with nondisjunction and how that impacts a person’s cells.
Be able to read and interpret a karyotype (explain if the person is normal or has a specific
genetic disorder and be able to state what sex the individual is)
Be able to state whether a specific event occurs during mitosis or meiosis.
Be able to state during what specific phase certain events occur during mitosis and
meiosis.