Download Biology Study Guide: Chapter 6 Test

Biology
Unit 5: Cell Reproduction
Chapter 6: Cell Reproduction, pages 100-115
Objectives:
Student will be able to:
 Explain the structure of chromosomes.
 Define chromosomes, chromatin, karyotype, haploid, diploid, and sex chromosomes.
 Explain the similarities and differences between haploid and diploid cells.
 Explain the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell division.
 Identify and explain the steps of mitosis and cytokinesis.
 Describe the various phases of the cell cycle.
 Describe the process that starts and stops the cell cycle.
 Explain the similarities and differences between tumors, and benign and malignant
cancer.
 Identify and explain the steps of meiosis.
 Explain the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis.
 Explain what crossing over is and why it is important.
Key Words
Chromatin
Chromosome
Karyotype
Diploid
Haploid
Sex chromosomes
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Cell cycle
Interphase
Tumor
Cancer
Mutation
Malignant
Benign
Gamete
Meiosis
Crossing-over