STEM 101

Quiz of Group 1 (Tana, Buyco, Del Mundo, Balansay, Nama)

1. In an adult, why do cell reproduce?

Answer: To replaces damage or worn-out cells.

2. Give the two important processes that are involved in cellular reproduction.

Answer: Growth and Cell Division

3. How can two meters of DNA fit in a 6 um nucleus?

Answer: DNA and associated proteins are packages into a set of chromosomes.

4. A protein that supports the structure of chromosome.

Answer: Histones

5. Chromosomes can only be visible under a microscope during _____________.

Answer: Cell division or when replicated

6. It is when the cell grows, matures, and carries out its LIFE function.

Answer: Interphase

7. How long does the interphase last?

Answer: 15 hours to months

8. In this part of interphase, the cell will then duplicate its DNA to prepare for the
cell division.

Answer: S phase

9-10. Illustrate the 3 interphase stages (2pts)