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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader

Chromosomal Inheritance

True/False

Please answer all questions



1

Mitosis is a type of cell division in which a complete set of chromosomes is distributed to each daughter cell. (p. 387)
A)True
B)False
2

To determine the number of chromosomes, the number of independent centromeres should be counted. (p. 387)
A)True
B)False
3

The division of the cytoplasm is called telophase. (p. 389)
A)True
B)False
4

In meiosis, one-fourth the total number of chromosomes is distributed to each daughter cell. (p. 390)
A)True
B)False
5

Following meiosis, the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell. (p. 391)
A)True
B)False
6

When the sperm fertilizes the egg, the full number of chromosomes is restored. (p. 391)
A)True
B)False
7

Fragile X syndrome is more common in females. (p. 397)
A)True
B)False